CVE-2024-52921 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2024-52921?

CVE-2024-52921 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Bitcoin Core before 25.0, a peer can affect the download state of other peers by sending a mutated block.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-52921?

CVE-2024-52921 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52921?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core.

Vulnerability Description

In Bitcoin Core before 25.0, a peer can affect the download state of other peers by sending a mutated block.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	< 25.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/10/08/disclose-mutated-blocks-hindering-propagatVendor Advisory
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_ExposuresThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-52921?

CVE-2024-52921 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Bitcoin Core before 25.0, a peer can affect the download state of other peers by sending a mutated block.

How severe is CVE-2024-52921?

CVE-2024-52921 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52921?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitcoin Bitcoin Core.