Datacarrier size limits bypassed through obfuscation
CVE-2023-50428
What is CVE-2023-50428?
The CVE-2023-50428 vulnerability has been identified in Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, allowing the bypassing of datacarrier size limits by obfuscating data as code. It has been actively exploited by the Inscriptions group, affecting network performance and increasing transaction fees. This vulnerability is particularly concerning due to its potential impact on the Bitcoin network's stability and efficiency. Developer Luke Dashjr has been working towards addressing the vulnerability, and while a fix has been implemented in Bitcoin Knots v25.1, Bitcoin Core remains vulnerable. The implications of a future fix continue to be controversial, as it may lead to the end of the Ordinals Protocol, impacting the booming industry related to BRC20 tokens. The urgency of the situation is highlighted by the assignment of the CVE-2023-50428 identifier, with the evolving situation generating intense interest and dividing the crypto community.
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Bitcoin Core Vulnerability Exposes Risks in Datacarrier Limits: NVD Flags Security Concerns
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