Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin News posted on X that Electrum has released version 4.8.4, its 15th-anniversary edition, which fixes multiple security vulnerabilities and bugs affecting Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallets. One key fix addresses a Lightning Network vulnerability: malformed onion messages from arbitrary sources could cause Electrum to disconnect from channel peers. This version also resolves issues such as wallet freezes, transaction processing errors, and crashes affecting desktop and Android users. This is the fourth security update released by Electrum since August, and users are encouraged to upgrade to version 4.8.4.
Electrum 4.8.4 Released for 15th Anniversary, Addresses Wallet Security Issues
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Electrum 4.8.4 has been released to address a security vulnerability and commemorate the project’s 15th anniversary. The update fixes a critical flaw in the Lightning Network that could cause disconnections from channel peers due to malformed onion messages. It also resolves wallet freezes, transaction issues, and crashes on desktop and Android. This release follows a network upgrade in August and is the fourth security update in recent months.
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