Lack of data validation In github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
Description
Go Ethereum affected by DoS via malicious p2p message
Impact
A vulnerable node can be forced to shutdown/crash using a specially crafted message. More details to be released later.
Patches
The problem is resolved in the v1.16.9 and v1.17.0 releases of Geth.
Credit
This issue was reported to the Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty Program by Waleed Ahmed from vulsight.com
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
Ecosystem | Component | Affected version | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|---|
 go | 1.16.9 |
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References
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