Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:54927

Info

Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54927
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2010-5139
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 09 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 09 2012 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bitcoin is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to create many bitcoins through a crafted Bitcoin transaction.

Exploit / POC

Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Bitcoin 'WxBitcoin' and 'Bitcoind' CVE-2010-5139 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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