CVE-2018-14006: An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the function multipleTransfer of Neo Genesis Token (NGT), an Ether

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-14006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ngtoken. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the function multipleTransfer of Neo Genesis Token (NGT), an Ethereum token smart contract. An attacker could use it to set any user's balance.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2018-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ngtoken project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-12 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ngtoken || rpm -q ngtoken || ngtoken --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14006?

ngtoken: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14006 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-14006 affect?

CVE-2018-14006 affects ngtoken. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the function multipleTransfer of Neo Genesis Token (NGT), an Ethereum token smart contract. An attacker could use it to set any user's balance.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14006?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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