CVE-2018-19158: ColossusCoinXT through 1.0.5 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service,
CVE-2018-19158 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting colossuscoinxt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ColossusCoinXT through 1.0.5 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service, exploitable by an attacker who acquires even a small amount of stake/coins in the system. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks, which are stored on the victim's disk.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2019-03-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-19158?
colossuscoinxt: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-19158 being exploited?
CVE-2018-19158 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-2018-19158 affect?
CVE-2018-19158 affects colossuscoinxt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ColossusCoinXT through 1.0.5 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service, exploitable by an attacker who acquires even a small amount of stake/coins in the system. The attacker sends invalid headers/block
How urgent is CVE-2018-19158?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action