CVE-2018-19167: CloakCoin through 2.2.2.0 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-19167 is a denial-of-service issue in CloakCoin through 2.2.2.0. An attacker with even a small amount of stake or coins could cause victim nodes to store invalid blockchain data, consuming disk space and potentially disrupting node availability. Exposure appears limited to organizations operating CloakCoin infrastructure, wallets, staking nodes, exchanges, or services using CloakCoin through 2.2.2.0. The bundle does not identify broader affected products or CPEs. Treat as a targeted availability risk for any business-dependent CloakCoin infrastructure. It is not shown as broadly exploited, but affected nodes could suffer service disruption or storage exhaustion. Mitigation focus: Inventory any CloakCoin nodes or services and record exact versions.; Check CloakCoin project or vendor guidance for fixed releases or mitigations.; Prioritize upgrading or retiring versions through 2.2.2.0 if guidance confirms exposure..

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Jun 6, 2026, 12:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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