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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-13220 is found in the sell function of a smart contract implementation for MAVCash, an Ethereum token. The issue arises from an integer overflow in which the multiplication of "amount" and "sellPrice" can result in zero. This can lead to an unexpected reduction in a seller's assets. The vulnerability was made public on July 4, 2018.
Overview
The vulnerability is found in the sell function of a smart contract implementation for MAVCash, an Ethereum token. The issue is due to an integer overflow where the multiplication of "amount" and "sellPrice" can be zero. This can lead to an unexpected reduction in a seller's assets. The vulnerability was assigned the identifier CVE-2018-13220 by MITRE.
Remediation
The exact remediation steps for this vulnerability are not provided in the CVE details. However, generally, such issues can be resolved by performing proper input validation and implementing checks to prevent integer overflow. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software if the vendor has provided a patch for this vulnerability.
References
- https://github.com/BlockChainsSecurity/EtherTokens/tree/master/MAVCash
- https://github.com/BlockChainsSecurity/EtherTokens/blob/master/ETHEREUMBLACK/sell%20integer%20overflow.md
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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