CVE-2018-10299 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Beauty Ecosystem Coin (BEC) smart contract vulnerability due to integer overflow.

Understanding CVE-2018-10299

A vulnerability in the batchTransfer function of the BEC smart contract allowed unauthorized asset expansion.

What is CVE-2018-10299?

The batchTransfer function in the BEC smart contract had an integer overflow vulnerability, enabling attackers to increase digital assets without authorization.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10299

Exploited in April 2018, known as the "batchOverflow" problem.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10299

The specifics of the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in the batchTransfer function of the BEC smart contract.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploited the vulnerability by using two _receivers arguments with a large _value argument.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-10299 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the smart contract to fix the integer overflow issue.
Monitor for any unauthorized asset expansions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits on smart contracts.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent integer overflow vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the BEC smart contract developers to address the vulnerability.