CVE-2012-1910: High severity bitcoin core vulnerability
Bitcoin-Qt 0.5.0.x before 0.5.0.5; 0.5.1.x, 0.5.2.x, and 0.5.3.x before 0.5.3.1; and 0.6.x before 0.6.0rc4 on Windows does not use MinGW multithread-safe exception handling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted Bitcoin protocol messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1910?
CVE-2012-1910 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service and remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1910?
To fix CVE-2012-1910, upgrade to Bitcoin-Qt version 0.5.0.5, 0.5.3.1, or 0.6.0rc4 or later.
Which versions of Bitcoin-Qt are affected by CVE-2012-1910?
Bitcoin-Qt versions 0.5.0.x (up to 0.5.0.4), 0.5.1.x, 0.5.2.x and 0.6.x (up to 0.6.0rc3) are affected by CVE-2012-1910.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2012-1910?
CVE-2012-1910 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause an application crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2012-1910 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2012-1910 specifically affects Bitcoin-Qt running on Microsoft Windows.