How severe is CVE-2024-34478?

CVE-2024-34478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-34478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34478?

CVE-2024-34478 affects Btcd Project Btcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34478?

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.

Does CVE-2024-34478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1391.

When was CVE-2024-34478 published?

CVE-2024-34478 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34478

CVE-2024-34478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Btcd Project Btcd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-436.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1391
Weakness: CWE-436
Affected product: Btcd Project Btcd
Published: 2024-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

btcd before 0.24.0 does not correctly implement the consensus rules outlined in BIP 68 and BIP 112, making it susceptible to consensus failures. Specifically, it uses the transaction version as a signed integer when it is supposed to be treated as unsigned. There can be a chain split and loss of funds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34478?: btcd before 0.24.0 does not correctly implement the consensus rules outlined in BIP 68 and BIP 112, making it susceptible to consensus failures. Specifically, it uses the transaction version as a signed integer when it is supposed to be treated as unsigned. There can be a chain split and loss of funds.
How severe is CVE-2024-34478?: CVE-2024-34478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-34478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34478?: CVE-2024-34478 affects Btcd Project Btcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34478?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-34478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1391.
When was CVE-2024-34478 published?: CVE-2024-34478 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:btcd_project:btcd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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