CVE-2022-39354

evm has incorrect is_static parameter for custom stateful precompiles

State
Published
Severity
5.9 Medium
Published
Oct 25, 2022
Updated
Apr 23, 2025
Reserved
Sep 2, 2022

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Description

SputnikVM, also called evm, is a Rust implementation of Ethereum Virtual Machine. A custom stateful precompile can use the `is_static` parameter to determine if the call is executed in a static context (via `STATICCALL`), and thus decide if stateful operations should be done. Prior to version 0.36.0, the passed `is_static` parameter was incorrect -- it was only set to `true` if the call came from a direct `STATICCALL` opcode. However, once a static call context is entered, it should stay static. The issue only impacts custom precompiles that actually uses `is_static`. For those affected, the issue can lead to possible incorrect state transitions. Version 0.36.0 contains a patch. There are no known workarounds.

Scores

CVSSScoreVectorSource
3.15.9 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NGitHub_M

Weaknesses

  • CWE-670 Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation

Affected Products

ProductVersions
evmrust-blockchain
  • < 0.36.0Affected

References

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