84543 : wxBitcoin / bitcoind encrypt wallet Feature BSDDB Interface Bypass Private Key Disclosure
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Disclosure Date
2011-11-11

Description

wxBitcoin and bitcoind contain a flaw that is triggered when the encrypt wallet feature fails to properly communicate with the deletion functionality of BSDDB. This may allow a context-dependent attacker to bypass the BSDDB interface and gain access to potentially sensitive private key information.

Classification

 Location: Context Dependent
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.4.1 or 0.5.0 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Bitcoin Project
wxBitcoin
 0.4.1 rc6
0.4.0
0.5.0 rc
bitcoind
 0.4.1 rc6
0.4.0
0.5.0 rc

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.3
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-08-07 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_1 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_0 Availability_impact_0

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