CVE-2013-2292

CVE-2013-2292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) by mining a block to create a nonstandard Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2292?
bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) by mining a block to create a nonstandard Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.
How severe is CVE-2013-2292?
CVE-2013-2292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2292 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2292?
CVE-2013-2292 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2292?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2292 published?
CVE-2013-2292 was published on 2013-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (54)

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