CVE-2024-52920: High severity bitcoin vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2024
·Updated
Bitcoin Core before 0.20.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed GETDATA 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-2024-52920?
CVE-2024-52920 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which allows remote attackers to disrupt the service of Bitcoin Core.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-52920?
To fix CVE-2024-52920, upgrade Bitcoin Core to version 0.20.0 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2024-52920 involve?
CVE-2024-52920 involves a denial of service attack through a malformed GETDATA message that triggers an infinite loop.
4
Which versions of Bitcoin Core are affected by CVE-2024-52920?
CVE-2024-52920 affects all versions of Bitcoin Core prior to 0.20.0.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2024-52920?
Any remote attacker can exploit CVE-2024-52920 by sending a specially crafted GETDATA message to an affected Bitcoin Core instance.