Vulnerability Description
The web interface plugin in KTorrent before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload arbitrary torrent files, and trigger the start of downloads and seeding, via a crafted HTTP POST request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ktorrent | Ktorrent | <= 3.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504178
- http://ktorrent.org/?q=node/23Vendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/08/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32442Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32447Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33675
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34003
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31927
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-711-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2911
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=244741
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46117
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504178
- http://ktorrent.org/?q=node/23Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5905?
CVE-2008-5905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The web interface plugin in KTorrent before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload arbitrary torrent files, and trigger the start of downloads and seeding, via...
How severe is CVE-2008-5905?
CVE-2008-5905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ktorrent Ktorrent.