CVE-2018-12080 : What You Need to Know

Internet Node Token (INT) smart contract implementation vulnerability allows arbitrary supply expansion.

Understanding CVE-2018-12080

The vulnerability in the mintToken function of the INT smart contract poses a risk of supply manipulation.

What is CVE-2018-12080?

The mintToken function in the INT smart contract lacks time constraints, enabling the owner to increase digital asset supply without limits, potentially for profit.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12080

The vulnerability introduces the risk of supply inflation and profit-making opportunities through the "tradeTrap" problem.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12080

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are crucial to understanding its implications.

Vulnerability Description

The mintToken function in the INT smart contract allows the owner to expand the digital asset supply without any time constraints, leading to potential profit manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The lack of constraints in the mintToken function enables the owner to arbitrarily increase the total supply of digital assets, creating profit opportunities.

Mitigation and Prevention

Addressing the CVE-2018-12080 vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict the mintToken function to prevent arbitrary supply expansion.
Implement time constraints or approval mechanisms for minting new tokens.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits of smart contracts to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices for smart contracts.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the INT smart contract developers to address the mintToken function vulnerability.