CVE-2024-52913

Summary

CVE-2024-52913 is a vulnerability affecting Bitcoin Core versions prior to 0.21.0. It allows an attacker to prevent a node from recognizing a specific unconfirmed transaction, due to mishandled transaction re-requests within the network. This issue can potentially obstruct the confirmation process of transactions, creating potential disruptions and complications for users. The exact implications and potential impact on the broader Bitcoin network remain to be assessed, but users are advised to update their Bitcoin Core software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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