VDB-93183 · CVE-2016-8889 · BID 94235

Bitcoin Knots up to 0.13.0.knots20160814 Debug Console cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bitcoin Knots up to 0.13.0.knots20160814. This affects an unknown part of the component Debug Console. Performing a manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8889. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Bitcoin Knots up to 0.13.0.knots20160814. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing of the component Debug Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 (fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027), the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history.

The weakness was presented 10/28/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at bitcointalk.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8889 since 10/23/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 0.13.1.knots20161027 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94235†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Bitcoin Knots 0.13.1.knots20161027

Timelineinfo

10/23/2016 🔍
10/28/2016 +5 days 🔍
10/28/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/10/2016 +12 days 🔍
05/20/2019 +920 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bitcointalk.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93183
SecurityFocus: 94235 - Bitcoin Knots CVE-2016-8889 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2016 19:08
Updated: 05/20/2019 00:26
Changes: 10/29/2016 19:08 (48), 05/20/2019 00:26 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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