Vulnerability Description
The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Arvidn | Libtorrent | <= 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00079.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00103.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00043.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/05/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91498
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/780
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/782/files
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00079.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00103.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00043.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/05/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91498
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/780
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5301?
CVE-2016-5301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.
How severe is CVE-2016-5301?
CVE-2016-5301 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-2016-5301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Arvidn Libtorrent.