CVE-2017-12116 is an improper authorization vulnerability in the miner_setGasPrice API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC, specifically affecting ethereum aleth. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authorization by sending a specially crafted JSON request, gaining access to restricted functionality. Rated 8.1 HIGH on CVSS, it poses a significant risk with potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, despite requiring high attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereum:aleth:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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