Vulnerability Description
The construct function in puff.cpp in Libtorrent 1.1.0 allows remote torrent trackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted GZIP response.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libtorrent | Libtorrent | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92891Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1021Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/1022Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92891Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1021Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/1022Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7164?
CVE-2016-7164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The construct function in puff.cpp in Libtorrent 1.1.0 allows remote torrent trackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted GZIP response.
How severe is CVE-2016-7164?
CVE-2016-7164 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-2016-7164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtorrent Libtorrent.