CVE-2010-5138

Name: CVE-2010-5138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-06T16:55:01.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-5138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) via a Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) via a Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.97%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	0.3.4
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	0.3.5
Bitcoin	Wxbitcoin	0.3.4
Bitcoin	Wxbitcoin	0.3.5

References

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CVEsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5138?

wxBitcoin and bitcoind 0.3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (electricity consumption) via a Bitcoin transaction containing multiple OP_CHECKSIG script opcodes.

How severe is CVE-2010-5138?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5138?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-5138?

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Source: NVD / NIST