Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) uTorrent 1.7.7 build 8179 and earlier and (2) BitTorrent 6.0.3 build 8642 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Created By field in a .torrent file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Utorrent | Utorrent | <= 1.7.7 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | <= 6.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=44003
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/attachments/20080811/35d6194b/a
- http://seclists.org/dailydave/2008/q3/0155.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31441Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31445Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30653
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020664
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2340
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2341
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44404
- http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=44003
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/attachments/20080811/35d6194b/a
- http://seclists.org/dailydave/2008/q3/0155.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31441Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31445Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4434?
CVE-2008-4434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) uTorrent 1.7.7 build 8179 and earlier and (2) BitTorrent 6.0.3 build 8642 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execu...
How severe is CVE-2008-4434?
CVE-2008-4434 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4434?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Utorrent Utorrent, Bittorrent Bittorrent.