Vulnerability Description
The bdecode_recursive function in include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp in Rasterbar Software libtorrent before 0.12.1, as used in Deluge before 0.5.8.3 and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion and crash) via a crafted bencoded message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Deluge Team | Deluge | <= 0.5.8.2 |
| Rasterbar Software | Libtorrent | <= 0.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://deluge-torrent.org/Changelog.php
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_12/includeExploit
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_12/include
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_13/include
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/trunk/include/libtorrent
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28699Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28781Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28782
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27597Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0383
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0384
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00001.h
- http://deluge-torrent.org/Changelog.php
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_12/includeExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0646?
CVE-2008-0646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The bdecode_recursive function in include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp in Rasterbar Software libtorrent before 0.12.1, as used in Deluge before 0.5.8.3 and other products, allows context-dependent attackers...
How severe is CVE-2008-0646?
CVE-2008-0646 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0646?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Deluge Team Deluge, Rasterbar Software Libtorrent.