CVE-2010-5141: High severity Bitcoin Bitcoin Core vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2012
·
Updated

wxBitcoin and bitcoind before 0.3.5 do not properly handle script opcodes in Bitcoin transactions, which allows remote attackers to spend bitcoins owned by other users via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<=0.3.4
Bitcoin wxBitcoin<=0.3.4

Event History

Aug 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5141?

CVE-2010-5141 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spend bitcoins owned by other users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-5141?

To fix CVE-2010-5141, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 0.3.5 or later.

3

Which versions of Bitcoin are affected by CVE-2010-5141?

CVE-2010-5141 affects wxBitcoin and bitcoind versions prior to 0.3.5.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-5141?

CVE-2010-5141 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that manipulate script opcodes in Bitcoin transactions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-5141 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2010-5141; the best practice is to upgrade to a secure version.

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