CVE-2023-33297: High severity Bitcoin Bitcoin Core vulnerability

Published May 22, 2023
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Updated

Bitcoin Core before 24.1, when debug mode is not used, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (e.g., CPU consumption) because draining the inventory-to-send queue is inefficient, as exploited in the wild in May 2023.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<24.1

Event History

May 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33297?

CVE-2023-33297 has a high severity level as it can lead to a denial of service due to inefficient queue management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-33297?

To fix CVE-2023-33297, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 24.1 or later.

3

What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2023-33297?

CVE-2023-33297 can be exploited by draining the inventory-to-send queue, resulting in increased CPU consumption.

4

In which versions of Bitcoin Core is CVE-2023-33297 present?

CVE-2023-33297 is present in all versions of Bitcoin Core prior to 24.1.

5

When was CVE-2023-33297 first exploited in the wild?

CVE-2023-33297 was first exploited in the wild in May 2023.

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