CVE-2014-8509 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets due to an out-of-bounds read in the BitTorrent bootstrap-dht library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8509?
CVE-2014-8509 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bittorrent Bootstrap-Dht.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-8509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4qx-mx3q-4q2c.