CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5474

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

BitTorrent and uTorrent allow remote attackers to inject command line parameters and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL using the (1) bittorrent or (2) magnet protocol.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system, potentially leading to data leakage or the installation of malware.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update BitTorrent and uTorrent to the latest version and monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

BitTorrent and uTorrent allow remote attackers to inject command line parameters and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL using the (1) bittorrent or (2) magnet protocol.

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