CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-8509

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent bootstrap-dht allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, triggering an out-of-bounds read, related to 'Improper Indexing.'

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, posing a significant security threat to systems utilizing this function.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent bootstrap-dht (aka Bootstrap) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, related to "Improper Indexing."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS