Infinite Loop in Bitcoin Core Before 22.0 Allows for Memory Allocation Based on Random Network Data
CVE-2024-52917

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Bitcoin Core

Status
Bitcoin Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-52917?

Bitcoin Core before 22.0 has a miniupnp infinite loop in which it allocates memory on the basis of random data received over the network, e.g., large M-SEARCH replies from a fake UPnP device.

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References

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_Exp...
https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/07/31/disclose-upnp-oom/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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