Vulnerability Description
A security issue was found in bittorrent-dht before 5.1.3 that allows someone to send a specific series of messages to a listening peer and get it to reveal internal memory.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webtorrent | Bittorrent-Dht | < 5.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/feross/bittorrent-dht/issues/87Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/68Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/feross/bittorrent-dht/issues/87Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/68Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10519?
CVE-2016-10519 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A security issue was found in bittorrent-dht before 5.1.3 that allows someone to send a specific series of messages to a listening peer and get it to reveal internal memory.
How severe is CVE-2016-10519?
CVE-2016-10519 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10519?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webtorrent Bittorrent-Dht.