Uncaught Exception Affecting github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/crypto/ecies package, versions <1.16.8
Threat Intelligence
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- published14 Jan 2026
- disclosed13 Jan 2026
- creditYenya030
Introduced: 13 Jan 2026
CVE-2026-22868 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/crypto/ecies to version 1.16.8 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Uncaught Exception in the handling of failed KZG verification for p2p messages. An attacker can cause a node to shut down or crash by sending a specially crafted message.