CVE-2018-12081 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-12081 affecting Target Coin (TGT) smart contract. Discover how the 'tradeTrap' issue allows unauthorized supply manipulation and how to mitigate the risk.
Target Coin (TGT) smart contract implementation vulnerability known as "tradeTrap" allows the owner to manipulate the mintToken function, leading to unauthorized supply increase.
Understanding CVE-2018-12081
The vulnerability in the mintToken function of Target Coin's smart contract allows the owner to inflate the digital asset supply without restrictions.
What is CVE-2018-12081?
The "tradeTrap" issue in the Target Coin (TGT) smart contract enables the owner to exploit the mintToken function, increasing the digital asset supply for personal gain.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12081
- Unauthorized increase in digital asset supply
- Potential financial exploitation by the owner
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12081
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the Target Coin (TGT) smart contract.
Vulnerability Description
The mintToken function lacks a period restriction, allowing the owner to inflate the digital asset supply at will.
Affected Systems and Versions
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Exploitation Mechanism
The owner can abuse the mintToken function to arbitrarily boost the digital asset supply, primarily for profit-making purposes.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-12081 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor and restrict the mintToken function usage
- Implement period constraints on supply modifications
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security audits of smart contracts
- Implement access controls and permission levels
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates to the smart contract to include period restrictions on supply modifications