CVE-2018-10831 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover how CVE-2018-10831 impacted Z-NOMP before 2018-04-05, allowing attackers to manipulate mining shares. Learn about the affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Z-NOMP before 2018-04-05 had a faulty Equihash solution verifier allowing attackers to manipulate mining shares, impacting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Gold and Zcash.
Understanding CVE-2018-10831
This CVE highlights a vulnerability in Z-NOMP that enabled attackers to exploit mining shares.
What is CVE-2018-10831?
The version of Z-NOMP before 2018-04-05 contained an incorrect Equihash solution verifier, allowing attackers to present a specific solution to bypass the verifier for any blockheader.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10831
- Initially affected cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Gold and Zcash
- Later exploited against smaller cryptocurrencies in May 2018
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10831
This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The faulty Equihash solution verifier in Z-NOMP allowed attackers to manipulate mining shares by presenting a specific solution.
Affected Systems and Versions
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Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers could manipulate mining shares by presenting a specific solution to bypass the Equihash solution verifier.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures to address the CVE-2018-10831 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Z-NOMP to a version after 2018-04-05
- Monitor mining activities for suspicious behavior
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update mining software to patch vulnerabilities
- Implement network monitoring for unusual mining activities
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Z-NOMP to fix the Equihash solution verifier issue