CVE-2024-52915: High severity bitcoin vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2024
·Updated
Bitcoin Core before 0.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted INV message.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bitcoin Core<0.20.0
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<0.20.0
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-2024-52915?
The severity of CVE-2024-52915 is categorized as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service through memory consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-52915?
To fix CVE-2024-52915, upgrade your Bitcoin Core to version 0.20.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-52915?
Any user running Bitcoin Core versions prior to 0.20.0 is affected by CVE-2024-52915.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-52915?
CVE-2024-52915 allows remote attackers to execute denial of service attacks by sending crafted INV messages that lead to memory exhaustion.
5
When was CVE-2024-52915 reported?
CVE-2024-52915 was reported and disclosed in July 2024.