CVE-2021-45698

An issue was discovered in the ckb crate before 0.40.0 for Rust

published December 26, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A get_block_template RPC call may pass over higher-fee transactions without a second thought! It's like a toll booth ignoring a car that's willing to pay extra for faster passage. 🚦 Picture this: you're in a busy restaurant, and the server completely overlooks someone waving a bigger tip for quicker service. This is how the ckb crate mishandles transactions, potentially leading to delays in processing the ones that are ready to roll! If your blockchain transactions aren't prioritized correctly, you could face frustrating delays. Imagine waiting in line while others zip by—making your blockchain interactions feel sluggish and unresponsive!

Put simply

Picture this: you're in a busy restaurant, and the server completely overlooks someone waving a bigger tip for quicker service. This is how the ckb crate mishandles transactions, potentially leading to delays in processing the ones that are ready to roll! This vulnerability in the ckb crate allows for a mishap in selecting transactions based on fee rates, specifically when making a get_block_template RPC call. Transactions with higher fees may be unfairly disregarded, impacting overall efficiency.

What to do

If your blockchain transactions aren't prioritized correctly, you could face frustrating delays. Imagine waiting in line while others zip by—making your blockchain interactions feel sluggish and unresponsive! Upgrade the ckb crate to version 0.40.0 or later to ensure your transaction selection is on point. Regularly check for updates to prevent any such mishaps in the future! You've got this! An upgrade is all it takes to turbocharge your transaction handling! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01230 · 68.7th percentile
Published
2021-12-26T21:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 21:49Z
    An issue was discovered in the ckb crate before 0.40.0 for Rust
    cvelistv5