Stack Overflow Vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ Client
CVE-2020-26800

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Key Information:

Vendor: Ethereum
Status: Aleth
Vendor: CVE Published:; 11 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-26800?

A vulnerability exists in the Aleth Ethereum C++ client versions up to and including 1.8.0, where a specially crafted config.json file can trigger a stack overflow. This may result in a denial of service, rendering the client unresponsive. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability through the manipulation of configuration files, potentially impacting the availability and functionality of Ethereum-related applications.