CVE-2010-5139 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit an integer overflow in Bitcoin clients to bypass economic restrictions and create unauthorized bitcoins.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-5139?
CVE-2010-5139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core, published on 6 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in wxBitcoin and bitcoind before 0.3.11 allows remote attackers to bypass intended economic restrictions and create many bitcoins via a crafted Bitcoin transaction.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5139?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Bitcoin Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Wxbitcoin.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-5139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-5139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3r7p-5g7m-j435.