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Solana Patches ZK Vulnerability That Could Have Enabled Unauthorized Token Mints
The Solana Foundation has disclosed a patched vulnerability in its privacy-focused token system that could have enabled potential unauthorized minting or withdrawals. The bug, in its ZK ElGamal Proof program, was addressed by engineers from Anza, Firedancer, and Jito alongside third-party security firms, with patches distributed to validator operators. The Foundation noted that there was no known exploit of the vulnerability.
The Solana Foundation has disclosed a patched vulnerability in its privacy-focused token system that could have enabled potential unauthorized minting or withdrawals. The bug, in its ZK ElGamal Proof program, was addressed by engineers from Anza, Firedancer, and Jito alongside third-party security firms, with patches distributed to validator operators. The Foundation noted that there was no known exploit of the vulnerability.
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