CVE-2018-1000851: Critical severity copay bitcoin wallet vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2018
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Updated

Copay Bitcoin Wallet version 5.01 to 5.1.0 included. contains a Other/Unknown vulnerability in wallet private key storage that can result in Users' private key can be compromised. . This attack appear to be exploitable via Affected version run the malicious code at startup . This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.2.0 and later .

Affected Software

1 affected component
Copay Copay Bitcoin Wallet>=5.0.1<=5.1.0

Event History

Dec 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000851?

The severity of CVE-2018-1000851 is classified as high due to the risk of compromising users' private keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000851?

To fix CVE-2018-1000851, update Copay Bitcoin Wallet to version 5.1.1 or later.

3

What versions of Copay Bitcoin Wallet are affected by CVE-2018-1000851?

CVE-2018-1000851 affects Copay Bitcoin Wallet versions from 5.0.1 to 5.1.0.

4

What exploit technique is used in CVE-2018-1000851?

CVE-2018-1000851 can be exploited by running malicious code at startup.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000851?

CVE-2018-1000851 is classified as an Other/Unknown vulnerability in wallet private key storage.

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