CVE-2020-14198: High severity bitcoin vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2020
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Updated

Bitcoin Core 0.20.0 allows remote denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core=0.20.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/commits/master

Event History

Sep 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14198?

CVE-2020-14198 is classified as a remote denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14198?

To fix CVE-2020-14198, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 0.21.0 or later.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2020-14198?

Exploiting CVE-2020-14198 allows an attacker to disrupt the availability of the Bitcoin Core service.

4

Is CVE-2020-14198 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14198 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited over the network.

5

What versions of Bitcoin Core are affected by CVE-2020-14198?

CVE-2020-14198 specifically affects Bitcoin Core version 0.20.0.

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