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Bitcoin Core patches flaw that could redirect funds without keys
Original: Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys
Bitcoin Core developers have released a fix for a vulnerability that, in theory, could have allowed funds to be redirected without an attacker ever obtaining a user's private keys. The flaw was described as a gap in how transactions could be handled, and the new release closes it. Security researchers are weighing how serious the risk was and urging users to update their Bitcoin Core software promptly.
Why now: A serious vulnerability in the dominant Bitcoin software has been patched, prompting debate over its severity and whether users need to update.
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