# CVE-2013-4165: The HTTPAuthorized function in bitcoinrpc.cpp in bitcoind 0.8.1 provides information about authentication failure upon detecting the first i

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-08-01 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The HTTPAuthorized function in bitcoinrpc.cpp in bitcoind 0.8.1 provides information about authentication failure upon detecting the first incorrect byte of a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine passwords via a timing side-channel attack.

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## References

- https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues/2838
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/25/5
- https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/2845

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