CVE-2018-11446 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-11446, a vulnerability in the Gold Reward (GRX) smart contract buy function, leading to potential financial harm for buyers due to multiplication overflow.
In the implementation of the smart contract for Gold Reward (GRX), an Ethereum ERC20 token, a vulnerability known as the 'tradeTrap' issue exists in the buy function, potentially leading to financial harm for buyers due to an overflow in the multiplication of the argument amount and the adjustable variable buyPrice.
Understanding CVE-2018-11446
This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in the smart contract implementation for Gold Reward (GRX) that could be exploited to cause financial damage to buyers.
What is CVE-2018-11446?
The 'tradeTrap' issue in the buy function of the smart contract for Gold Reward (GRX) allows for an overflow in the multiplication of the argument amount and the adjustable variable buyPrice, posing a risk of financial harm to buyers.
The Impact of CVE-2018-11446
The vulnerability could potentially result in financial losses for buyers who interact with the affected smart contract due to the multiplication overflow issue.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-11446
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE-2018-11446 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The 'tradeTrap' issue arises from an overflow in the multiplication process involving the argument amount and the adjustable variable buyPrice within the buy function of the Gold Reward (GRX) smart contract.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the argument amount and buyPrice variable in the buy function of the Gold Reward (GRX) smart contract to cause financial harm to buyers.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-11446, the following steps can be taken:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid interacting with the affected smart contract until a patch or fix is available.
- Stay informed about security updates related to the Gold Reward (GRX) smart contract.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update smart contracts to address potential vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in smart contract implementations.
Patching and Updates
- Apply any patches or updates provided by the developers of the Gold Reward (GRX) smart contract to mitigate the 'tradeTrap' vulnerability.