CVE-2024-52922

Name: CVE-2024-52922
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T04:15:05.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52922 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Bitcoin Core before 25.1, an attacker can cause a node to not download the latest block, because there can be minutes of delay when an announcing peer stalls instead of complying with the peer-to-peer protocol specification.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bitcoin Core before 25.1, an attacker can cause a node to not download the latest block, because there can be minutes of delay when an announcing peer stalls instead of complying with the peer-to-peer protocol specification.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitcoin	Bitcoin Core	< 25.1

References

https://bitcoincore.org/en/2024/11/05/cb-stall-hindering-propagation/Vendor Advisory
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Common_Vulnerabilities_and_ExposuresThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52922?

How severe is CVE-2024-52922?

CVE-2024-52922 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52922?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST