GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654: Github.com/cosmos/evm Cosmos EVM Vulnerability Vulnerability

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GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654 is a CRITICAL cosmos evm vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Github.com/cosmos/evm libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves cosmos evm vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.2, 0.4.2.

GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Github.com/cosmos/evm
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/cosmos/evm dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/cosmos/evm fixed: 0.3.2 
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/evm to 0.3.2
github.com/cosmos/evm fixed: 0.4.2 
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/evm to 0.4.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/evm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/cosmos/evm:

inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/evm

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/cosmos/evm in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Github.com/cosmos/evm, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Patches Patched in versions `v0.3.1`, `v0.4.2`, and in the `v0.5.0` release. More information will be disclosed at a later point to ensure chains have time to safely upgrade. ## Workarounds No workarounds for chains that make use of static or dynamic precompiles. Upgrading is strongly recommended. ## Testing Tests are introduced in every affected version. ## Credits Special thanks to @yihuang for the help on this issue.

GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654 Affected Github.com/cosmos/evm Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.20.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/cosmos/evm
golang/github.com/cosmos/evm
Go
≥ 0.3.0
< 0.3.2
0.3.2
github.com/cosmos/evm
golang/github.com/cosmos/evm
Go
≥ 0.4.0
< 0.4.2
0.4.2

References

Github.com/cosmos/evm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cosmos/evm
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/cosmos/evm/security/advisories/GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cosmos/evm/commit/79089feebe79ce1f35250ba457cbd436e6bfff8b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654?
GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/cosmos/evm involving Cosmos EVM Vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Github.com/cosmos/evm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.2, 0.4.2 across affected packages: github.com/cosmos/evm.
What version fixes GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654?
Upgrading to 0.3.2, 0.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/cosmos/evm affected?
Yes, github.com/cosmos/evm is affected in releases prior to 0.3.2, 0.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.2, 0.4.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654?
GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-8pfh-j44r-f654?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/evm'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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