CVE-2018-14087

An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for EUC (EUC), an Ethereum token

published July 16, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single integer overflow in a smart contract could let you send more than you bargained for! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant running out of space in the kitchen due to overestimating dish orders; if too many orders pile up, it could lead to chaos instead of delicious food being served! In this case, if the buyPrice is set to a massive number, it could result in unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing users to exploit the fallback function. This could lead to financial losses or even unintended token distribution, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant running out of space in the kitchen due to overestimating dish orders; if too many orders pile up, it could lead to chaos instead of delicious food being served! This vulnerability in the EUC smart contract arises from an integer overflow in the setPrices() function. When a large value is assigned to buyPrice, it can cause incorrect calculations in the fallback function, resulting in potential issues in token transactions.

What to do

In this case, if the buyPrice is set to a massive number, it could result in unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing users to exploit the fallback function. This could lead to financial losses or even unintended token distribution, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk! To mitigate this risk, ensure that input values in setPrices() are validated to fall within safe limits. Additionally, consider implementing checks that prevent overflow conditions in calculations. Regular audits of smart contract code can also help catch these issues early! You’ve got this! With some careful adjustments, your smart contract can be secure and ready to serve without overflow chaos! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01249 · 69.1th percentile
Published
2018-07-16T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUL 02:00Z
    An issue was discovered in a smart contract implementation for EUC (EUC), an Ethereum token
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