Exploring a Lesser-Known Blockchain Vulnerability: The Vector Attack | Karthikeyan Nagaraj
Understanding the Working Principle, Exploitation Techniques, Preventions, and Implications
4 min readJun 3, 2023
Introduction:
- Blockchain technology has revolutionized various industries, offering decentralized and secure solutions.
- While popular vulnerabilities like 51% attacks and double spending have garnered significant attention, there are lesser-known vulnerabilities that can compromise blockchain systems.
- One such vulnerability is the Vector Attack. This article delves into the intricacies of the Vector Attack, its working principle, exploitation techniques, preventive measures, and the potential implications it poses to blockchain networks.
Working Principle of the Vector Attack:
- The Vector Attack targets the cryptographic hash functions used in blockchain systems, which are essential for maintaining the integrity and security of the data.
- Cryptographic hash functions convert arbitrary data into fixed-length hash values, ensuring that any modification to the data results in a different hash value.
- The Vector Attack exploits weaknesses…
