CVE-2024-44073: The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does n

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-44073?

miniscript: upgrade to 12.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-44073 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44073 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-44073 affect?

CVE-2024-44073 affects miniscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does not properly track tree depth.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-44073?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-44073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting miniscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does not properly track tree depth.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-674
Published	2024-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rust-bitcoin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-19 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rust-bitcoin miniscript UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.2.0

Fixed in: 12.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy miniscript || rpm -q miniscript || miniscript --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade miniscript

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade miniscript

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-44073?

miniscript: upgrade to 12.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-44073 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44073 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-44073 affect?

CVE-2024-44073 affects miniscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Miniscript (aka rust-miniscript) library before 12.2.0 for Rust allows stack consumption because it does not properly track tree depth.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44073?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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