CVE-2024-52914: High severity bitcoin vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2024
·Updated
In Bitcoin Core before 0.18.0, a node could be stalled for hours when processing the orphans of a crafted unconfirmed transaction.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bitcoin Core<0.18.0
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<0.18.0
Event History
Nov 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-52914?
CVE-2024-52914 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can significantly stall Bitcoin Core nodes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-52914?
To fix CVE-2024-52914, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 0.18.0 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-52914?
The impact of CVE-2024-52914 includes prolonged processing times for nodes handling crafted unconfirmed transactions.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-52914?
CVE-2024-52914 affects all versions of Bitcoin Core prior to 0.18.0.
5
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-52914?
CVE-2024-52914 can be exploited through denial-of-service attacks aimed at specific unconfirmed transactions.