CVE-2015-3641

Name: CVE-2015-3641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T21:15:11.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt prior to 0.10.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (disabled functionality such as a client application crash) via an "Easy" attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt prior to 0.10.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (disabled functionality such as a client application crash) via an "Easy" attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	< 0.10.2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3641?

bitcoind and Bitcoin-Qt prior to 0.10.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (disabled functionality such as a client application crash) via an "Easy" attack.

How severe is CVE-2015-3641?

CVE-2015-3641 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3641?

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-2015-3641?

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Source: NVD / NIST