Brute Force Vulnerability in Streetside Samourai Wallet by Samourai
CVE-2021-36689
5.5MEDIUM
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- CVE Published:
- 4 March 2023
What is CVE-2021-36689?
In the Streetside Samourai Wallet version 0.99.96i, an issue occurs in the PinEntryActivity.java component which permits attackers to exploit the PIN verification mechanism. By leveraging a compromised samourai.dat file, an attacker can conduct brute force attempts on 5 to 8 digit PINs, potentially exposing sensitive user information. This vulnerability highlights the importance of stronger PIN configurations to prevent unauthorized access.