Bitcoin Core Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2024-52915

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Bitcoin Core

Status
Bitcoin Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-52915?

A vulnerability in the Bitcoin Core software allows remote attackers to exploit the system through crafted INV messages, leading to potential denial of service by consuming excessive memory. Users of Bitcoin Core versions prior to 0.20.0 are particularly at risk, as they may experience disruptions in service due to this exploit. It's crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this threat.

References

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_Exp...
https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/07/03/disclose-inv-buffer...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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