CVE-2012-2459: Medium severity bitcoin vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt before 0.4.6, 0.5.x before 0.5.5, 0.6.0.x before 0.6.0.7, and 0.6.x before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (block-processing outage and incorrect block count) via unknown behavior on a Bitcoin network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2459?
CVE-2012-2459 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows remote denial of service attacks on Bitcoin clients.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2459?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2459, upgrade to Bitcoin Core versions 0.4.6, 0.5.5, 0.6.0.7, or 0.6.2 or later.
What versions of Bitcoin Core are affected by CVE-2012-2459?
CVE-2012-2459 affects Bitcoin Core versions prior to 0.4.6, 0.5.5, 0.6.0.7, and 0.6.2.
Can CVE-2012-2459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2459 can be exploited remotely, resulting in denial of service.
What types of issues can CVE-2012-2459 cause in Bitcoin clients?
CVE-2012-2459 can cause block-processing outages and incorrect block counts in Bitcoin clients.