Researcher simulates vulnerability in Aptos Move virtual machine
Researchers at Hexens reported a critical stale-cache bug in the Aptos Move virtual machine that caused a type-confusion vulnerability, and they used a $3,000 server to simulate an attack path they say could have put as much as $70 billion of crypto infrastructure at risk. The issue was reported through emergency security channels on Feb. 25 and patched by the Aptos development team; an Aptos spokesperson said a fix was developed, tested, and deployed to mainnet within hours and that no users or funds were impacted. The patch prevented any losses and the chain remains operational.
Aptos patched a critical Move VM bug before any funds were lost
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A security report was filed through emergency channels on Feb. 25. The bug affected the Aptos Move virtual machine and was patched quickly. Further audits or monitoring could follow to prevent similar bugs.
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