Missing lock in tx.go #207
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There is a missing lock in tx.go , after the transaction is done via the RPC , the wallet is not locked hence its kept open to be used without password. If the RPC is exposed an attacker can make tx request without password as the wallet is unlocked. It is recommended to put defer lock , after the tx is executed.
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Thanks for bring this up, but we also have the |
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This is true. But what if a user doesn't lock the wallet , in that case it will be open to attack. As a best practice and more cautious approach we should lock the wallet immediately. For example an attacker can keep bombarding transfer request on the RPC port , as the wallet will be unlock by node user that transaction will be successful. |
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What are your thought on above scenario ? |
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There is a missing lock in tx.go , after the transaction is done via the RPC , the wallet is not locked hence its kept open to be used without password. If the RPC is exposed an attacker can make tx request without password as the wallet is unlocked. It is recommended to put defer lock , so after the tx is executed wallet is locked again.