Medium Severity Smart Contract Vulnerability from the SparkN Audit Contest Simply Explained

Discover a Medium Severity Smart Contract Vulnerability in the SparkN Audit Contest!

In this video, we break down a Medium severity vulnerability in the ProxyFactory contract that could lead to token loss and incorrect addresses.

We will explore the ProxyFactory contract, which acts as a gateway to SPARKN's contracts, especially in contests. We'll discuss key functions like setContest, deployProxyAndDistribute, and more.

We uncover a vulnerability in the getProxyAddress() function, showing you how incorrect addresses can be generated without verification. Discover how this puts tokens at risk and why it's a high-severity issue.

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We will also explore the potential risks and impact of this vulnerability, including how it can occur during the contest setup process. We discuss the importance of mitigating this issue and ensuring secure token transfers.

Watch the full livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2UMx6nK0VE ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev2gsYlhXTE