CertiK Swiftly Resolves Critical $5 Million Security Flaw in Aptos Wormhole Bridge
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10:00
Critical $5 Million Security Flaw in Aptos Wormhole Bridge – Certik
CertiK swiftly addressed a critical security flaw in the Wormhole bridge on the Aptos network, effectively preventing a potential loss of $5 million by patching the vulnerability.
Aptos’ Wormhole Bridge $5M Security Flaw Discovered
CertiK found a flaw in the Wormhole bridge on Aptos and reported it, concerning incorrect implementation of the MOVE programming language's modifiers.
- The flaw allowed unauthorized access to a critical function, posing a severe risk to users' funds.
- The issue could have enabled fake token transfers leading to potential financial losses.
CertiK’s Rapid Action to Patch and Secure the Wormhole Bridge
After discovering the flaw, CertiK promptly informed the Wormhole team, leading to a swift patch development and upgrade of the Aptos contract for enhanced security measures.
- The new patch removed vulnerabilities and implemented stricter governor rate limits to mitigate future risks.
- Proactive security efforts like this highlight the importance of stringent safeguards in the decentralized finance ecosystem.
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