CVE-2018-12702
The approveAndCallcode function of a smart contract implementation for Globalvillage ecosystem (GVE), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to steal assets (e.g., transfer the contract's balances into their account) because the callcode (i.e.,…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
The approveAndCallcode function of a smart contract implementation for Globalvillage ecosystem (GVE), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to steal assets (e.g., transfer the contract's balances into their account) because the callcode (i.e., _spender.call(_extraData)) is not verified, aka the "evilReflex" issue. NOTE: a PeckShield disclosure states "some researchers have independently discussed the mechanism of such vulnerability."
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.09% probability · 64th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Affected
- gve/globalvillage ecosystem
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- https://huobiglobal.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000110521-HADAX-Suspends-18T-and-GVE-Deposits-and-WithdrawalsThird Party Advisory
- https://peckshield.com/2018/06/23/evilReflex/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://huobiglobal.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000110521-HADAX-Suspends-18T-and-GVE-Deposits-and-WithdrawalsThird Party Advisory
- https://peckshield.com/2018/06/23/evilReflex/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.