MetaMask and Phantom crypto wallets fix browser extension vulnerability By vishal4c and Anu__Dave
Security firm Halborn discovered a critical bug affecting popular web3 wallets like MetaMask and Phantom.
The vulnerability — which has now been fixed — made it possible for hackers to extract recovery seed phrases from computer disks. Popular crypto wallets, including MetaMask and Phantom, suffered for months from a critical vulnerability in their browser extension software, according to aThe vulnerability, dating back to September 2021 and now fixed, put users' funds at risk as it made it possible for hackers to extract wallet recovery seed phrases stored on computer disks. However, no exploits have yet been reported that could be tied to the vulnerability.
In the report, Halborn's researchers said the seed phrases generated by wallet providers were being saved on users' computers in plain text as part of the"Restore Session" feature. This meant malicious actors could gain entry using malware or physical access. Halborn added they worked with wallet providers to patch their wallets against the vulnerability.
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