CVE-2018-19184

CVE-2018-19184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereum Go Ethereum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Description

cmd/evm/runner.go in Go Ethereum (aka geth) 1.8.17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV) via crafted bytecode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19184?
cmd/evm/runner.go in Go Ethereum (aka geth) 1.8.17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV) via crafted bytecode.
How severe is CVE-2018-19184?
CVE-2018-19184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19184 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19184?
CVE-2018-19184 affects Ethereum Go Ethereum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19184?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19184 published?
CVE-2018-19184 was published on 2018-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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