Description
In Bitcoin Core before 25.1, an attacker can cause a node to not download the latest block, because there can be minutes of delay when an announcing peer stalls instead of complying with the peer-to-peer protocol specification.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| bitcoin | bitcoin_core | < 25.1 |
References
- https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/11/05/cb-stall-hindering-propagation/Vendor Advisory
- https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_ExposuresThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 18, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed