CVE-2024-52921: Medium severity bitcoin vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2024
·Updated
In Bitcoin Core before 25.0, a peer can affect the download state of other peers by sending a mutated block.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bitcoin Core<25.0
Bitcoin Bitcoin Core<25.0
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-2024-52921?
CVE-2024-52921 is considered a significant vulnerability as it allows peers to disrupt the download state of other peers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-52921?
To mitigate CVE-2024-52921, upgrade to Bitcoin Core version 25.0 or later.
3
What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-52921?
CVE-2024-52921 affects all versions of Bitcoin Core prior to 25.0.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2024-52921?
CVE-2024-52921 can lead to issues in block propagation, potentially affecting network synchronization.
5
Who should be concerned about CVE-2024-52921?
All users of Bitcoin Core prior to version 25.0 should be concerned and take action to secure their systems.