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Low 28 Monero

Implement Firo view key functionality.

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Authored by cassandras-lies

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Implement Firo view key functionality.
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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit adds the ability to create and use Firo 'view-only' wallets using a Spark view key. A view-only wallet lets someone see incoming transactions and balances without being able to spend funds. The change adds UI screens to display and restore the Spark view key, and updates the wallet logic so Firo wallets can scan Spark transactions using the view key instead of the full private key. It also blocks spending, minting, and fee estimation in view-only mode. There is no direct evidence in the commit of a security vulnerability, but the change touches sensitive key-handling code and should be reviewed carefully.

Recommended action

Treat this as a feature commit requiring security review rather than a confirmed vulnerability. Reviewers should verify: (1) the Spark view key is not logged, persisted insecurely, or leaked via backups; (2) the view-key path cannot be coerced into signing or spending (the added throws look correct but should be audited for completeness); (3) `identifyAndRecoverCoinByFullViewKey` and `getAddressFromFullViewKey` correctly bind the view key to the wallet and network; (4) the `Options` widget selection index math cannot underflow when only two options are present; (5) the `sparkChangeAddress` and `_currentSparkAddress` late fields are always initialized before use; (6) no regression in full-wallet Spark spending/minting behavior. No immediate patch is indicated from the diff alone.

Security signals we found

01

New view-only wallet type stores and displays a Spark view key (sensitive material) in UI/clipboard/QR code.

02

View key is used to identify owned Spark coins, replacing per-address private key iteration.

03

Spend/mint/anonymize/fee-estimation paths now throw for view-only wallets.

04

ElectrumX transparent address gap checks are skipped for Spark view-only wallets.

05

Large refactor of Spark address/coin derivation and recovery logic.

Risk score

Why this scored 28/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 5/30
Exploitability 5/25
Stealth signal 5/15
Affected reach 5/15
Confidence 5/10
Evidence quality 3/5
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