Vulnerability Description
The "encrypt wallet" feature in wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.4.x before 0.4.1, and 0.5.0rc, does not properly interact with the deletion functionality of BSDDB, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain unencrypted private keys from Bitcoin wallet files by bypassing the BSDDB interface and reading entries that are marked for deletion.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | Bitcoin Core | 0.4.0 |
| Bitcoin | Wxbitcoin | 0.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bitcoin.org/releases/2011/11/21/v0.5.0.html
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=51474.0
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=51604.0
- https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory
- http://bitcoin.org/releases/2011/11/21/v0.5.0.html
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=51474.0
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=51604.0
- https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4447?
CVE-2011-4447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The "encrypt wallet" feature in wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.4.x before 0.4.1, and 0.5.0rc, does not properly interact with the deletion functionality of BSDDB, which allows context-dependent attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2011-4447?
CVE-2011-4447 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Wxbitcoin.