CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5685

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent DHT bootstrap server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to 'improper indexing.'

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system takeover or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for suspicious packets.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent DHT bootstrap server (bootstrap-dht ) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "improper indexing."

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