lessonΒ·30 minΒ·Chapter 2 of 3
Integer Overflow & Access Control
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Upgrade to ProBefore Solidity 0.8.0, integer operations could silently overflow or underflow. Since 0.8.0, arithmetic reverts on overflow by default. However, using `unchecked {}` blocks (for gas optimization) re-enables this risk. Access control bugs are equally dangerous: missing `onlyOwner` modifiers, incorrect role checks, or forgetting to restrict initialization functions. Always use OpenZeppelin's AccessControl or Ownable. Common tools for finding vulnerabilities: Slither (static analysis), Mythril (symbolic execution), and Foundry's fuzzing.
π‘ Key Takeaway
This lesson covers the fundamental concepts. Make sure you understand these before moving to the next chapter.