CVE-2015-3641: High severity bitcoin vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2020
·Updated
bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt prior to 0.10.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (disabled functionality such as a client application crash) via an "Easy" attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<0.10.2
Event History
Mar 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:42 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3641?
CVE-2015-3641 is classified as a moderate vulnerability, as it can lead to denial of service and application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-3641?
To mitigate CVE-2015-3641, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 0.10.2 or later.
3
What is an "Easy" attack in the context of CVE-2015-3641?
An "Easy" attack refers to a method that exploits vulnerabilities in Bitcoin software causing critical failure or crashes.
4
Which versions of Bitcoin software are affected by CVE-2015-3641?
CVE-2015-3641 affects Bitcoin Core versions prior to 0.10.2.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3641?
CVE-2015-3641 could lead to denied service functionality, causing client applications to crash.