How severe is CVE-2013-5700?

CVE-2013-5700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5700?

CVE-2013-5700 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5700?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-5700 published?

CVE-2013-5700 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5700

CVE-2013-5700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt
Published: 2013-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Bloom Filter implementation in bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.x before 0.8.4rc1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and daemon crash) via a crafted sequence of messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5700?: The Bloom Filter implementation in bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt 0.8.x before 0.8.4rc1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and daemon crash) via a crafted sequence of messages.
How severe is CVE-2013-5700?: CVE-2013-5700 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5700?: CVE-2013-5700 primarily affects Bitcoin Bitcoin-qt. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5700 published?: CVE-2013-5700 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin-qt:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin-qt:0.8.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin-qt:0.8.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin-qt:0.8.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin-qt:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:0.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitcoin:bitcoin_core:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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