Vulnerability in Bitcoin-Qt Affects Transaction Fee Mechanism
CVE-2013-2272
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What is CVE-2013-2272?
A flaw in the penny-flooding protection mechanism within the CTxMemPool::accept method of bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt allows remote attackers to exploit the system. By initiating a series of large Bitcoin transactions that inadequately compensate for transaction fees, attackers can reveal relationships between wallet addresses and their corresponding IP addresses. This vulnerability highlights the potential for privacy violations among users and poses significant risks for Bitcoin transactions, necessitating immediate awareness and mitigation strategies.