CVE-2016-8889: Infoleak

Published Oct 28, 2016
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Updated

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.0
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.0-rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.0-rc2
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.0-rc3
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.1-rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.1-rc2
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.2
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.11.2-rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0-rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0-rc2
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0-rc3
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0-rc4
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0-rc5
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.0.knots20160226-rc1
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.12.1.knots20160629-rc2
Bitcoin Knots Project Bitcoin Knots=0.13.0.knots20160814

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin/blob/v0.13.1.knots20161027/doc/release-notes.md

Event History

Oct 28, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8889?

CVE-2016-8889 has a medium severity rating due to its potential exposure of sensitive private keys and wallet passphrases.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8889?

To fix CVE-2016-8889, upgrade to Bitcoin Knots version 0.13.1 or later.

3

What type of information is stored vulnerable in CVE-2016-8889?

CVE-2016-8889 exposes sensitive information including private keys and wallet passphrases in the command history.

4

Which versions of Bitcoin Knots are affected by CVE-2016-8889?

CVE-2016-8889 affects Bitcoin Knots versions 0.11.0 through 0.13.0.knots20160814.

5

Is my Bitcoin storage safe if using an affected version of Bitcoin Knots related to CVE-2016-8889?

Using an affected version of Bitcoin Knots puts your Bitcoin storage at risk of exposure, so upgrading is essential for security.

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