CVE-2018-11411 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

DimonCoin (FUD) smart contract vulnerability allows unauthorized asset acquisition.

Understanding CVE-2018-11411

The transferFrom operation in the DimonCoin (FUD) smart contract is prone to exploitation, enabling attackers to acquire assets illegally.

What is CVE-2018-11411?

The vulnerability in the DimonCoin (FUD) smart contract allows unauthorized individuals to transfer all balances of targeted individuals into their own account due to erroneous calculations.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11411

Unauthorized individuals can exploit the vulnerability to acquire assets illicitly.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11411

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The transferFrom function in the DimonCoin (FUD) smart contract allows attackers to steal assets by manipulating calculations involving _value.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by executing unauthorized transfers of assets due to incorrect computations.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-11411 vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Audit and update the smart contract code to rectify erroneous calculations.
Implement access controls to prevent unauthorized transfers.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit smart contracts for vulnerabilities and conduct security assessments.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by DimonCoin (FUD) to fix the vulnerability and enhance security measures.