CVE-2023-37192 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Jul 2023 Updated 20 Nov 2024

Attackers can modify stored sending addresses in memory to redirect Bitcoin transactions to their own wallets.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2023-37192?

CVE-2023-37192 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin Core, published on 6 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory management and protection issues in Bitcoin Core v22 allows attackers to modify the stored sending address within the app's memory, potentially allowing them to redirect Bitcoin transactions to wallets of their own choosing.

Weakness: CWE-311

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37192?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bitcoin Bitcoin Core.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37192?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-37192 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-37192 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgxx-jcm3-9c59.