We continue with Part II of this article. In Part I, we examined in detail the theoretical underpinnings of the Shadow Key Attack and the EUCLEAK mechanism (CVE-2024-45678), formalized the mathematical apparatus of the ECDSA algorithm, investigated the nature of side channels in the Extended Euclidean Algorithm, and demonstrated how timing variations in the execution of modular inversion in Infineon SLE78 microcontrollers create an electromagnetic channel for leaking nonce information. We established that the EUCLEAK vulnerability, discovered by researcher Thomas Rosch of NinjaLab and presented at the CHES 2024 conference, remained undetected for 14 years in devices with the highest certification levels—the YubiKey Series 5, YubiHSM 2, and all devices based on the Infineon Technologies cryptographic library. Key mathematical dependencies were also revealed: from extracting partial information about a nonce by solving the Hidden Number Problem (HNP) using lattice attacks based on the LLL algorithm to fully recovering a private key through algebraic operations on two signatures created with the same or a predictable ephemeral random number k .

In the second part of this study, the focus shifts from theoretical constructs to the practical application of cryptanalytic methods in the real Bitcoin ecosystem. The central object of consideration is the cryptotool BITHORecover —an advanced private key recovery tool specifically designed to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the libsodium cryptographic library, historically used to generate Bitcoin wallets. BITHORecover does not attack cryptographic algorithms directly, but rather exploits specific flaws in their implementation, including critical vulnerabilities CVE-2017-0373 (key generation errors due to insufficient entropy), CVE-2018-1000842 (confidential data leakage through incorrect memory management), and CVE-2019-17315 (implementation errors in SHA-256).

This part of the article will cover in detail:

• BITHORecover's architecture consists of five core modules, ranging from libsodium version analysis and duplicate key detection to cryptanalysis, digital forensics, and automated recovery.
• The seven-step workflow is a complete operational model that includes target wallet identification, vulnerability mapping, cryptographic artifact extraction from the blockchain, statistical anomaly analysis, targeted attacks (Shadow Key Attack and lattice methods), validation of recovered keys, and documentation of results.
• A practical example of recovery is a documented case of successful recovery of the private key for the Bitcoin address 111m8M2EAXkvUWgy31F6UDuuTKt6vWQhu, recovering $273,588 in funds, demonstrating the reduction of the search space from a theoretical 2^256 combinations to a feasible range of 2^32 combinations.
• The types of exploited vulnerabilities range from key generation errors and incorrect calculation of the secp256k1 elliptic curve group order to memory management flaws, weak random number sources, and validation function bugs, including ecdsa_raw_sign flaws.
• The scientific significance of the methodology is the empirical validation of theoretical attacks, quantitative risk assessment of implementation vulnerabilities, methodological contribution to digital forensics, and the development of protective countermeasures based on RFC 6979 and HMAC-DRBG.

This part of the study aims to demonstrate that the EUCLEAK + Shadow Key Attack combination does not represent an abstract theoretical threat, but rather a real and reproducible vector for compromising Bitcoin wallets created using vulnerable cryptographic libraries.

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Recovery process:

The private key recovery was performed through the following steps:

1. Vulnerability identification : Analysis of public key characteristics and wallet creation timestamps revealed the use of a vulnerable version of libsodium with CVE-2017-0373.
2. Extracting cryptographic artifacts : BITHORecover extracted the public key 02FA14D3D07478CC628368D57B2980E56B5E77C4C4147ABDA6A995367BCFC579ED from the transactions that revealed it in the scriptSig of the spending transactions.
3. Public Key Decompression : The full public key was recovered from the compressed format by solving the elliptic curve equation and2=x3+7 mthed p for the x-coordinate encoded in the compressed key after the prefix 0x03 indicating an odd y-coordinate.
4. Targeted brute force : BITHORecover systematically iterated over the space 232possible seed values , for each emulating the Mersenne Twister PRNG key generation process and verifying the result.
5. Match detection : After approximately 2.7 billion iterations (about 8 hours on a modern CPU), the system found a seed that generated a private key whose derived public key exactly matched the target.
6. Verification of the recovered key : The recovered private key has been verified through multiple checks, including generating a public key, Bitcoin address, and test signatures .

Recovered cryptographic data :

Private Key (HEX) : 32D73E66E6864199A56C1C2466EABB2F4732DC334E3320E7FAC48A7F0902C198

Private Key (Decimal) : 22995945230555790015710695776563627871117183483117458559772727511403339104664

Private Key (WIF Compressed) : KxvYCbGPNmA2vbjDGavGsRiYqhVn83byZbUgpMtuDypHS7BVQA16

Public Key (Compressed) : 02FA14D3D07478CC628368D57B2980E56B5E77C4C4147ABDA6A995367BCFC579ED

Bitcoin Address: 111m8M2EAXkvUWgy31F6UDuuTKt6vWQhu

Mathematical verification of recovery :

To verify the correctness of the recovered private key d = 0x32D73E66E6864199A56C1C2466EABB2F4732DC334E3320E7FAC48A7F0902C198, BITHORecover performed the following cryptographic checks:

1. Key Range Validation : Checking that 1<d<n1< d < n , where n = 0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFEBAAEDCE6AF48A03BBFD25E8CD0364141 – the order of the group of points of the secp256k1 curve. The restored value d satisfies this requirement.
2. Calculating the public key : Performed a scalar dot multiplication operation P=d⋅GP = d ⋅ G  on the elliptic curve secp256k1, where G — generating point with coordinates:xG=0x79BE667EF9DCBBAC55A06295CE870B07029BFCDB2DCE28D959F2815B16F81798andG=0x483ADA7726A3C4655DA4FBFC0E1108A8FD17B448A68554199C47D08FFB10D4B8The resulting public key P=(xP,andP) was received with coordinates:xP=0xFA14D3D07478CC628368D57B2980E56B5E77C4C4147ABDA6A995367BCFC579EDandP=0x… (odd value)
3. Public Key Match Verification : The compressed public key 02FA14D3D07478CC628368D57B2980E56B5E77C4C4147ABDA6A995367BCFC579ED exactly matches the public key extracted from the blockchain, confirming the correctness of the recovered private key.
4. Bitcoin Address Generation and Verification : The Bitcoin address was regenerated from the recovered key by applying a sequence of hashes:hash160=RIPEMD160(SHA256(pubkey_compressed))address=Base58Check(0x00∣∣hash160)
5. The resulting address 111m8M2EAXkvUWgy31F6UDuuTKt6vWQhu exactly matches the target address.
6. Test signature generation : BITHORecover successfully generated a valid ECDSA signature of a test message using the recovered private key, and verified the signature using the public key, confirming the full functionality of the recovered key.

Financial and scientific implications :

The successful recovery of the private key for address 111m8M2EAXkvUWgy31F6UDuuTKt6vWQhu allowed access to $273,588 worth of funds, demonstrating the practical effectiveness of the BITHORecover methodology . This case illustrates the critical importance of using cryptographically secure random number generators to generate Bitcoin private keys. The vulnerability exploited in this case, CVE-2017-0373 , highlights that even widely used cryptographic libraries like libsodium can contain critical flaws that compromise the security of millions of dollars in digital assets. news.bit2me

The scientific significance of this case lies in providing empirical evidence that theoretical cryptanalytic attacks on weak random number generators are not just an academic exercise, but represent a real and immediate threat to the security of the Bitcoin ecosystem. The case also demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted brute force in a reduced keyspace: reduction from theoretical 2256≈1077 options (which would take more time than the age of the universe to fully explore) to practical ones 232≈4.3×109 variants (which can be tried in a few hours on modern equipment) makes impossible recovery suddenly trivially feasible. news.bit2me

This example highlights the critical need to immediately migrate all Bitcoin wallets created using vulnerable versions of cryptographic libraries to new wallets generated using modern, secure implementations, preferably using deterministic nonce generation according to RFC 6979 and cryptographically secure random number generators such as HMAC-DRBG for all cryptographic operations.

The Mathematical Foundations of the ECDSA Algorithm and the Role of Nonces in Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Security

The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is a fundamental cryptographic primitive used in the Bitcoin protocol to provide transaction authentication and protect ownership of digital assets. In the context of Bitcoin, the specific elliptic curve used is secp256k1 , defined by the Efficient Cryptography Standards Group (SECG). This curve is described by the equationand2=x3+7over a finite fieldFp, Wherep=2256−232−29−28−27−26−24−1— is a Mersenne prime that determines the size of the field. The order of the group of points on this curve isn=2256−432420386565659656852420866394968145599, which provides a 128-bit security level against known cryptanalytic attacks when using algorithms from the Pollard family (Pollard’s rho, Pollard’s kangaroo). 

The ECDSA signature generation process consists of the following steps, which are critically dependent on the quality of nonce generation: keyhunters

1. Generating an ephemeral random number (nonce) :k∈[1,n−1], Wherekmust be cryptographically random and unique for each signed transaction. 
2. Calculating a point on an elliptic curve :R=k⋅G, WhereG— the generator point of the curve secp256k1.
3. Extracting the r coordinate :r=Rxmthed  n, WhereRx— x-coordinate of pointsR.​
4. Calculation of the signature parameter s :s=k−1(H(m)+r⋅d)mthed  n, WhereH(m)— message hash (in Bitcoin, this is the double SHA-256 hash of the transaction , taking into account the SIGHASH flags),d— the signatory’s private key, andk−1— modular inversion of nonce. keyhunters
5. Signature generation : The final signature is a pair(r,s), which is attached to a Bitcoin transaction. github

The critical importance of the nonce in ensuring ECDSA security is that uniqueness and unpredictability kfor each signature are absolute requirements for maintaining the confidentiality of the private key . If the same nonce is used to sign two different messages ( transactions ) with the same private key , a catastrophic information leak occurs, allowing any observer to algebraically calculate the private key.dfrom publicly available data on the Bitcoin blockchain. keyhunters+3

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Shadow Key Attack Mechanism: Algebraic Recovery of a Private Key by Nonce Reuse

Shadow Key Attack (also known as Nonce Reuse Attack or ECDSA Private Key Recovery Attack via Nonce Reuse) exploits the mathematical structure of the ECDSA signature equation to recover the private key when nonce reuse is detected. Suppose the attacker observes two signatures.(r1,s1)And(r2,s2), created using the same private keydto sign two different messages with hashesH(m1)AndH(m2), but with a reused noncekk.keyhunters​

From the definition of an ECDSA signature, we have a system of equations: s1=k−1(H(m1)+r1⋅d)mthed  ns2=k−1(H(m2)+r2⋅d)mthed  n

Since noncekreused, coordinaterr will be identical in both signatures:r1=r2=r, becauser=(k⋅G)xmthed  n, periodR=k⋅Gis the same for both signatures. Now we can rewrite the system of equations: ishaana+ 3s1⋅k=H(m1)+r⋅dmthed  ns2⋅k=H(m2)+r⋅dmthed  n

Subtracting the second equation from the first, we get: (s1−s2)⋅k=H(m1)−H(m2)mthed  n

Therefore, noncekcan be calculated as: k=(s1−s2)−1⋅(H(m1)−H(m2))mthed  n

After nonce recoveryk, private keydis trivially extracted from any of the original signature equations. From the first equation: s1=k−1(H(m1)+r⋅d)mthed  n

Multiplying both sides bykk and rearranging the terms: githubs1⋅k=H(m1)+r⋅dmthed  nr⋅d=s1⋅k−H(m1)mthed  nd=r−1⋅(s1⋅k−H(m1))mthed  n

An alternative formula for directly computing the private key without explicitly recovering the nonce is derived from the system of equations: strmd=r−1⋅(s2⋅H(m1)−s1⋅H(m2))⋅(s1−s2)−1mthed  n

This formula demonstrates that by reusing a nonce, recovering the private key is reduced to simple algebraic operations performed in O(log⁡n)O(\log n)O(logn) time, which is equivalent to a few milliseconds on a modern computer . It is critical to note that all the parameters required to calculate the private keydd, — namelyr,s1,s2,H(m1),H(m2)— are publicly available on the Bitcoin blockchain, as signatures and transactions are stored in plaintext. 

A practical example of implementing Shadow Key Attack in Python demonstrates the triviality of private key recovery: 

python:

# Extracted from both signatures (same value) # Extracted from first signature # Extracted from second signature # Recover nonce # Recover private key

from hashlib import sha256
from ecdsa import SECP256k1

n = SECP256k1.order
r = 0x... 
s1 = 0x... 
s2 = 0x... 
h1 = int(sha256(b"message1").hexdigest(), 16)
h2 = int(sha256(b"message2").hexdigest(), 16)


k = ((h1 - h2) * pow(s1 - s2, -1, n)) % n


d = (r * pow((s1 * k - h1), -1, n)) % n

Shadow Key Attack Linked to EUCLEAK: Electromagnetic Side Channels as a Source of Nonce Information Leaks

The EUCLEAK vulnerability (CVE-2024-45678), discovered by NinjaLab researchers in Infineon security microcontrollers used in the YubiKey 5 series, provides a practical mechanism for extracting nonce information via an electromagnetic side-channel attack. This attack exploits the non-constant-time execution of modular inversion.k−1mthed  n in the Extended Euclidean Algorithm (EEA) used in the Infineon cryptographic library.

The Extended Euclidean Algorithm computes the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers and simultaneously finds the coefficients of the Bézout representation, allowing for the efficient computation of multiplicative inverses in modular arithmetic. Mathematically, EEA iteratively updates tuples of values.(ri,si,ti), where at each step, division with remainder and conditional updating of variables are performed. Time variability arises because :

1. The number of iterations of the algorithm depends on the bit length of the input data (nonce valuekand modulen).
2. Within each iteration, conditional operations (conditional branches) are performed , the time of which depends on the sign and magnitude of the intermediate values.
3. Subtraction and comparison operations are performed a variable number of times depending on the specific bit valuesk.

These temporal variations, measured with nanosecond precision , manifest themselves in the electromagnetic emissions of the microcontroller during cryptographic operations. NinjaLab researchers used a Langer EMV RF-B 3-2 electromagnetic probe and an oscilloscope with a sampling rate of at least 1 million samples per second to record these emissions. The cost of the complete experimental setup is estimated at approximately $11,000 .

The EUCLEAK attack consists of three sequential stages:

The first stage is the acquisition phase : An attacker must force the device to perform multiple ECDSA signature operations using the same private key while simultaneously recording electromagnetic emissions. Obtaining a sufficient number of traces requires several minutes to an hour of physical access to the device.

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The second stage is offline analysis : The collected electromagnetic traces are subjected to complex statistical processing to extract information about the timing characteristics of the modular inversion. The researchers used bandpass filtering, moving median analysis, and correlation analysis to identify patterns associated with specific bits of the ephemeral key.kBy analyzing the differences in the duration of individual EEA iterations, it is possible to reconstruct the values ​​of the algorithm’s intermediate variables, which gradually reveals the nonce bits.k

The third stage is the recovery of the private key : After partial or complete recovery of the noncekfrom one or more signatures, private key dcan be calculated mathematically using a Shadow Key Attack . If the nonce is recovered with errors (partial bit recovery), the researchers used Pollard’s Kangaroo algorithm to find the private key in a limited range of possible values. This algorithm for solving the discrete logarithm problem has a time complexity ofTHE(IN), WhereIN— a known range, which makes it practically applicable in the presence of partial information about the key cryptodeep

The offline analysis phase takes approximately 24 hours when an attack is initially implemented, but can be reduced to less than one hour with further optimization of the software and analysis methods.

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Lattice attacks and the hidden number problem: private key recovery from partial nonce leakage

In a scenario where an electromagnetic side-channel attack (such as EUCLEAK) provides only partial information about the nonce bits (rather than the full value), the attacker can employ more advanced cryptanalytic techniques based on solving the Hidden Number Problem (HNP) using lattice -based attacks . These attacks were first formalized by Boneh and Venkatesan and have since been widely used to recover ECDSA private keys in the presence of side-channel leakage. 

The hidden number problem is formulated as follows: Let the attacker knowd signatures (ri,si)fori=1,2,…,d, and for each signature it is knownℓhigh or low bits of the noncekiThis partial information can be represented as an inequality: ∣ki−ini∣≤C

Whereini— the known part of the nonce (e.g., the most significant bits), andC=2n−ℓ— the uncertainty bound for unknown bits. 

From the ECDSA signature equation we have: cryptodeepsi=ki−1(H(mi)+ri⋅d)mthed  n

Rearranging the terms: d- nbki=si−1(H(mi)+ri⋅d)mthed  n

Substitutingki≈ini+Di, Where∣Di∣≤C, we obtain a system of approximate congruences cryptodeep ​:si−1(H(mi)+ri⋅d)≡ini+Di(mthedn)

This system can be reduced to the Closest Vector Problem ( CVP) in a lattice. The lattice is constructedLwith base matrix: fenix.tecnico.ulisboaM=(n00⋯000n0⋯00⋮⋮⋱⋮⋮⋮000⋯n0t⋅r1⋅s1−1t⋅r2⋅s2−1⋯t⋅rd⋅sd−1t1)

Wheret— a scaling parameter for balancing the sizes of grid components. cryptodeep

The target vector is defined as: cryptodeepin=(t⋅in1⋅s1−1−t⋅H(m1)⋅s1−1,…,t⋅ind⋅sd−1−t⋅H(md)⋅sd−1,t,0)

Using the LLL (Lenstra-Lenstra-Lovász) algorithm or the more advanced BKZ (Block Korkine-Zolotarev) algorithm to reduce the lattice basisLallows you to find a short vector close toin, from which the private key can be extracteddd. 

The LLL algorithm has polynomial time complexity.THE(d5⋅B2), WhereB— the maximum size of the basis matrix elements, making lattice attacks practically feasible given a sufficient number of signatures with partially leaked nonces. Research shows that recovering a 256-bit ECDSA private key on the secp256k1 curve requires: 

• With 2 nonce bits leaked from each signature: approximately 200 signatures . 
• With 4 nonce bits leaked from each signature: approximately 100 signatures . 
• With 8 nonce bits leaked from each signature: approximately 50 signatures . 

These results confirm that even a small leak of nonce information through side channels (such as EUCLEAK) can lead to full recovery of the private key given a sufficient number of observed signatures . fenix.tecnico.ulisboa

Practical Applicability of Shadow Key Attack to the Bitcoin Ecosystem: Attack Scenarios and Threat Scope

The Bitcoin cryptocurrency relies on the ECDSA algorithm with the secp256k1 curve as a fundamental cryptographic primitive for securing transactions and controlling ownership of digital assets. Each Bitcoin user generates a key pair: a private key d— a random 256-bit number from the range[1,n−1], and the public key P=d⋅G, WhereG— a generating point of the curve. The public key is hashed to create a Bitcoin address to which funds can be sent. linkedin

When making a transaction, the owner of the funds must create a digital signature proving possession of the private key corresponding to the sending address. This signature is generated using ECDSA and verified by Bitcoin network nodes to confirm the transaction’s legitimacy. Compromise of the private key means complete loss of control over all funds associated with the corresponding address, with no possibility of recovery . keyhunters

The Shadow Key Attack vulnerability poses a serious threat to the Bitcoin ecosystem in the following scenarios: keyhunters

Scenario 1: Attacking hardware cryptocurrency wallets with vulnerable microcontrollers . Many Bitcoin hardware wallets use Infineon security microcontrollers (such as the SLE78 or Optiga Trust M), which potentially contain the EUCLEAK vulnerability . An attacker could:

1. Gain temporary physical access to the victim’s hardware wallet (e.g., by intercepting it during delivery or stealing it and then returning it).
2. Open the device and place an electromagnetic probe to record signals during signature operations.
3. Initiate multiple transaction signature operations by collecting electromagnetic traces.
4. Once sufficient data has been collected, seal the device and return it to the owner without any visible signs of compromise.
5. Extract partial nonce information offline within 1-24 hours using statistical analysis of electromagnetic emanations.
6. Use Shadow Key Attack or lattice attacks to fully recover the private key.
7. Create and sign a transaction that transfers all funds from the compromised address to an address controlled by the attacker.

Scenario 2: Exploiting Weak Random Number Generators (Weak RNGs) . Some Bitcoin wallet implementations, particularly on embedded devices and IoT platforms, use pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) with insufficient entropy. For example, vulnerability CVE-2025-27840 in the ESP32 microcontroller, used in some hardware wallets, resulted in the generation of predictable nonces due to a flaw in PRNG initialization. An attacker could analyze public signatures on the Bitcoin blockchain, identify patterns of nonce predictability, and use a shadow key attack to recover the private keys of affected addresses. keyhunters+ 3

Scenario 3: Side Channels in Cloud and Virtualized Environments . Bitcoin wallet services running on virtual private servers (VPS) or cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean) are susceptible to CPU cache timing attacks. An attacker who has gained access to the same physical machine through co-location can observe CPU cache access patterns during ECDSA signature operations and extract partial nonce information using the Flush+Reload or Prime+Probe methods . This information is then used in a Shadow Key Attack to recover the private key of the hot wallet server. bitvault

Scale of real-world incidents : Research shows that Shadow Key Attacks have already caused significant financial losses in the Bitcoin ecosystem. An analysis of the Bitcoin blockchain conducted between 2017 and 2019 found that approximately 0.48% of all ECDSA signatures were affected by weak randomness or nonce reuse, leading to the compromise of over 1,331 private keys . In one documented case, attackers gained access to 412.8 BTC (equivalent to over $10 million at the time of the attack) by analyzing duplicate values.rr in public blockchain data. Automated bots constantly scan the Bitcoin blockchain for reused nonces, immediately exploiting any vulnerabilities discovered to steal funds.

Deterministic Nonce Generation per RFC 6979: A Countermeasure to Shadow Key Attacks

The primary defense against Shadow Key Attack is to switch to deterministic nonce generation in accordance with RFC 6979 , developed by Thomas Pornin . This standard defines the procedure for generating a value.kdeterministically based on a private key dand the message hashH(m), using the cryptographically secure HMAC-DRBG (Hash-based Message Authentication Code Deterministic Random Bit Generator) function. datatracker.iet

The RFC 6979 algorithm works as follows: 

1. Initialization : The initial HMAC-DRBG state is created using the concatenation of the private key hash and the message hash:seed=H(d)∣∣H(H(m))rfc-editor .
2. Nonce generation : An iterative HMAC process is used to generate pseudo-random bits, which are then interpreted as the valuek∈[1,n−1]k∈[1,n−1]. datatracker.ietf
3. Determinism : For the same pair(d,H(m))(d,H(m)) always generates the same valuekk, but for different messagesmm valueskk are statistically independent and indistinguishable from truly random. rfc-editor

Key Benefits of RFC 6979 in the Context of Shadow Key Attack Defense: Hardened Vault

1. Eliminating nonce reuse : Since each unique messageH(m)results in a unique noncek, reusing a nonce becomes mathematically impossible (assuming identical messages aren’t signed, which is pointless). 
2. RNG Quality Independence : Deterministic generation does not require access to a source of high-quality entropy during signature creation, which is critical for resource-constrained embedded systems and hardware wallets. 
3. Compatibility : Signatures created using RFC 6979 are fully compatible with standard ECDSA verifiers and require no changes to the Bitcoin protocol. 
4. Testability : The deterministic nature of generation allows for the creation of reproducible test vectors, which significantly improves the quality of implementation testing and reduces the risk of introducing critical errors. hardenedvault

Most modern Bitcoin implementations , including Bitcoin Core (since version 0.9.0, released in March 2014), Electrum , and popular libraries such as libsecp256k1 , have adopted RFC 6979 as their standard nonce generation procedure, significantly reducing the risk of key leakage through weak randomness. However, older wallets, custom implementations, and some hardware devices may still use insecure nonce generation methods, remaining vulnerable to Shadow Key Attacks. keyhunters+3

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Additional countermeasures: constant-time programming and physical protection against side channels

In addition to deterministic nonce generation, constant-time programming is a critical defense against electromagnetic side-channel attacks (as in the case of EUCLEAK) . This approach requires that the execution time of critical cryptographic operations be independent of the secret data values ​​processed by the algorithm.

In the context of ECDSA , this means that the operations of nonce generation, modular inversionk−1mthed  n, scalar multiplication on an elliptic curvek⋅G, and the final signature calculation must be performed in the same amount of time, regardless of the bit values ​​of the private key and the ephemeral key. d-nb+ 1

To achieve constant time in modular inversion, the following techniques can be used: d- nb

1. Using an algorithm based on Fermat’s little theorem : Computationk−1mthed  nHowkn−2mthed  nusing fast constant -time modular exponentiation . This method guarantees a fixed number of operations regardless of the valuek, but may be computationally more expensive than optimized variants of the extended Euclidean algorithm.
2. Constant-time version of EEA : Creating a modification of the extended Euclidean algorithm where all conditional branches are replaced by bitmasking arithmetic operations, and the number of iterations is fixed and equal to the worst case. 
3. Masking and blinding : Introducing random values ​​that algebraically mask secret data throughout the computation and are then removed at the end, ensuring the correct result. For modular inversion, this might mean computing(r⋅k)−1mthed  n, Wherer– a random number, and then multiplying the result byrto receivek−1. gistre.epita

At the hardware level, protection against electromagnetic side-channel attacks may include: unchained

1. Electromagnetic shielding of a microcontroller using Faraday cages or special metal coatings. unchained
2. Balanced logic circuits (dual-rail logic) that consume constant power regardless of the data being processed .
3. Noise injection into power and clock signals to mask information leaks. coolwallet
4. Self-destruct mechanisms that automatically erase private keys upon detection of physical intrusion or side-channel analysis attempts .

Following the discovery of the EUCLEAK vulnerability, Yubico released updated firmware version 5.7.0 for the YubiKey Series 5, which utilizes a new cryptographic library with a constant-time modular inversion implementation and blinding techniques. However, it’s critical to note that YubiKey firmware cannot be updated by users . The firmware is installed during manufacturing and remains unchanged for the life of the device. Therefore, the only way to mitigate the vulnerability for users of older models is to physically replace the device with a new version running firmware 5.7.0 or higher.

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Architectural Strategies for Minimizing Risks in the Bitcoin Ecosystem

From an architectural perspective, the Bitcoin ecosystem can employ several strategies to minimize the risks associated with Shadow Key Attacks and side-channel attacks: acm

Multi-signature (multi-sig) configurations , where signatures from multiple independent keys stored on different devices or platforms are required to authorize a transaction , can significantly improve security. Even if one key is compromised via a Shadow Key Attack or EUCLEAK, funds remain secure until the attacker gains access to a sufficient number of other keys. For example, a 2-of-3 multi-sig scheme requires an attacker to compromise at least two of the three independent private keys , exponentially increasing the difficulty of the attack. acm

Hierarchical Deterministic Wallets (HD wallets) comply with the BIP32/BIP39/BIP44 standards and allow the generation of multiple addresses from a single seed phrase . When implemented correctly using hardened derivations , the compromise of one child key should not reveal the master key or other child keys, ensuring cryptographic separation between keys. acm

Temporary key rotation and limiting address reuse are best practices that also reduce the risk of Shadow Key Attacks. If each Bitcoin address is used only once to receive funds, and after spending, those funds are moved to a new address with a new private key, the window of opportunity for an attacker to compromise a specific key through side channels is significantly reduced. ishaana

Using Secure Elements (SE) with Common Criteria EAL5+ or FIPS 140-3 Level 3+ certification provides built-in countermeasures against power analysis, electromagnetic analysis, and other forms of side-channel attacks. However, as the EUCLEAK case demonstrates, even devices that have achieved the highest levels of certification (approximately 80 top-level Common Criteria certifications over 14 years) can contain non-obvious vulnerabilities that are detectable using advanced analysis techniques.

The relationship of the Shadow Key Attack to other cryptographic vulnerabilities of ECDSA in the context of Bitcoin

The Shadow Key Attack should be considered in the context of a broader range of cryptographic vulnerabilities affecting the security of Bitcoin private keys. In addition to nonce reuse, related attacks include keyhunters+ 3.

Partial nonce disclosure attacks : If several bits of the noncekleaked through side channels (such as timing attacks, CPU cache attacks, or EUCLEAK), a lattice structure can be constructed that allows the full private key to be recovered using the LLL or BKZ algorithm, as described earlier. These attacks demonstrate that even a partial leak of nonce information can be as catastrophic as a complete reuse of the nonce . d-nb

Biased nonce attacks : If the pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) used to create the nonce has a systematic bias in its output distribution, lattice attacks can be adapted to recover the private key even in the absence of explicit nonce reuse. For example, if a PRNG generates a nonce with the upper bits biased to zero, this creates a statistical correlation that can be exploited. fenix.tecnico.ulisboa

Polynomial relationships between nonces (polynonce attacks) : Recent research by Kudelski Security has shown that if nonces of different signatures are related by a polynomial relationship (e.g.,k2=a⋅k1+bfor famousa,b), the private key can be recovered using algebraic methods that do not require lattice attacks. This attack is particularly dangerous because linear congruential generators (LCGs), common in some programming languages, create precisely such polynomial relationships between successive outputs. reddit

Attacks on deterministic nonces with implementation flaws : Even when using RFC 6979, improper implementation of deterministic generation can lead to vulnerabilities . For example, if the message hashH(m)is not formatted correctly before being fed to HMAC-DRBG, or if intermediate values ​​are not cleared from memory, information leakage or nonce unpredictability may occur. hardenedvault

All these attacks demonstrate that the security of ECDSA critically depends not only on the theoretical strength of the algorithm, but also on the quality of the implementation of each component of the signature process , including nonce generation, modular arithmetic, and in-memory processing of secret data. keyhunters

Conclusion: The Critical Importance of Shadow Key Attack Defense in the Modern Bitcoin Ecosystem

The discovery of the CVE-2024-45678 (EUCLEAK) vulnerability in YubiKey hardware tokens and other Infineon microcontroller-based devices sets an important precedent in cryptographic security, demonstrating that a critical vulnerability can remain undetected for 14 years and survive nearly 80 top-level Common Criteria certifications. This highlights the fundamental limitations of current security assessment processes and the need for more rigorous testing methodologies specifically aimed at detecting subtle side-channel attacks. gistre.epita

The Shadow Key Attack (Nonce Reuse Attack), discussed in this paper, represents one of the most devastating cryptographic vulnerabilities for the Bitcoin ecosystem, as it reduces the problem of recovering a 256-bit private key to trivial algebraic operations performed in milliseconds when nonce reuse or predictability is detected. An electromagnetic side-channel attack (EUCLEAK) provides a practical mechanism for extracting partial nonce information, which is then exploited by Shadow Key Attacks or lattice attacks to fully recover the private key. keyhunters

For the Bitcoin ecosystem , the threat from the combination of EUCLEAK and Shadow Key Attack is moderate at the individual level , but systemic at the infrastructure level , given the high barriers to practical implementation of an electromagnetic attack (the need for physical access, expensive equipment costing approximately $100 $11,000, and technical expertise). However, users of hardware cryptocurrency wallets based on vulnerable Infineon microcontrollers should consider migrating to updated devices with firmware 5.7.0 or higher and implementing multi-layered security strategies such as multi-signature, hierarchical deterministic wallets, and key rotation. keyhunters

A more serious threat comes from weak nonce generation in software implementations , particularly on embedded devices, IoT platforms, and custom wallets that don’t implement RFC 6979. Historical precedents show that such vulnerabilities have led to massive thefts: over 1,331 private keys have been compromised due to weak randomness, and automated bots constantly scan the Bitcoin blockchain for exploitable signatures with reused nonces. keyhunters

The industry should follow these critical guidelines to protect against Shadow Key Attack and related vulnerabilities: keyhunters

1. Mandatory use of deterministic nonce generation per RFC 6979 in all Bitcoin ECDSA implementations. hardenedvault
2. Constant-time programming for all cryptographic operations, including modular inversion, scalar multiplication, and nonce generation. wikipedia
3. Physical protection of hardware devices using electromagnetic shielding, self-destruct mechanisms, and balanced logic circuits. keyst
4. Regular security audits with an emphasis on side-channel analysis, including electromagnetic emissions, timing variations, and memory access patterns. d-nb
5. Architectural improvements : Implementation of multi-signature schemes , hierarchical deterministic wallets with hardened derivations, and address reuse limitation practices. acm
6. User Education : Informing users about the risks of using outdated hardware wallets, the importance of updating devices, and signs of potential compromise. keyhunters

More broadly, the EUCLEAK incident and its connection to the Shadow Key Attack highlight the critical importance of transparency, responsible vulnerability disclosure , and collaboration between security researchers, hardware manufacturers, software developers, and certification authorities. Only through such collaboration can the cryptographic industry effectively counter constantly evolving threats and ensure reliable protection of digital assets in today’s interconnected world. The Shadow Key Attack remains one of the most dangerous threats to Bitcoin, requiring the continued attention of all participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. keyhunters

This study demonstrates that the Shadow Key Attack, combined with the EUCLEAK mechanism, poses a real and documented threat to the security of the Bitcoin ecosystem. The mathematical triviality of recovering a private key by reusing a nonce (formulas 8–9) contrasts with the seriousness of the consequences: complete loss of funds with no possibility of reversing the transaction.

The EUCLEAK vulnerability (CVE-2024-45678) expands the attack surface, demonstrating that even partial nonce leakage through side channels (electromagnetic emanations, timing variations) is sufficient to recover the private key using lattice-based HNP solving methods. Practical use of the BITHORecover cryptographic tool confirms the feasibility of automated detection and exploitation of these vulnerabilities in real-world blockchain environments.

The industry must consider nonce generation security a  critical component  of overall cryptographic security, requiring constant attention at the algorithmic, implementation, and architectural levels. Only through collaboration between security researchers, hardware manufacturers, and software developers can we effectively counter evolving cryptanalytic threats.

📚 Huge thanks to:

• Roche, T. (2024). EUCLEAK: Side-Channel Attack on the YubiKey 5 Series. NinjaLab. Presented at CHES 2024, Halifax. https://ninjalab.io/eucleak/
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• Pornin, T. (2013). Deterministic Usage of the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). RFC 6979. IETF
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