Improper input validation in Libtorrent
CVE-2016-7164
The construct function in puff.cpp in Libtorrent 1.1.0 allows remote torrent trackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted GZIP response.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.026 (84.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 85th percentile — 84.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.026 · newest: 0.026 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Libtorrent — versions 1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/1022 (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/7 (mailing-list, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1021 (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/1 (mailing-list, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92891 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-7164?
- CVE-2016-7164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libtorrent, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-02-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-7164?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.