wxBitcoin and bitcoind contain a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs during the parsing of a bitcoin transaction that contains OP_LSHIFT script opcodes. This may allow a remote attacker to cause a loss of availability for the program.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.3.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
