Definition ∞ An EVM vulnerability is a weakness in the Ethereum Virtual Machine that could be exploited to compromise smart contracts or the network. These vulnerabilities can range from coding errors in smart contracts that lead to reentrancy attacks or integer overflows, to more fundamental issues within the EVM’s execution environment. Exploitation can result in significant financial losses, denial of service, or unauthorized control over assets. Identifying and mitigating these weaknesses is paramount for the security of decentralized applications.
Context ∞ The state of EVM vulnerability is a continuous concern for developers and security auditors, with regular audits and bug bounty programs seeking to identify and patch issues. A critical future development involves advancements in formal verification methods and secure coding practices to reduce the attack surface for EVM-compatible blockchains.
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