Vulnerability Description
bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) by mining a block to create a nonstandard Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | Bitcoin-Qt | 0.4 |
| Bitcoin | Bitcoin Core | All versions |
| Bitcoin | Bitcoind | 0.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bitcointalk.org/?topic=140078
- https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory
- https://bitcointalk.org/?topic=140078
- https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2292?
CVE-2013-2292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) by mining a block to create a nonstandard Bitcoin transaction containing multipl...
How severe is CVE-2013-2292?
CVE-2013-2292 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2292?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitcoin Bitcoin-Qt, Bitcoin Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Bitcoind.