Improper input validation in Arvidn Libtorrent
CVE-2016-5301
The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.019 (78.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Arvidn Libtorrent
- Opensuse Leap — versions 42.1
- Opensuse — versions 13.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5301?
- CVE-2016-5301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arvidn Libtorrent, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-06-30.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5301?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-5301 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.