CVE-2015-5685 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on BitTorrent DHT bootstrap servers by sending a crafted packet due to improper indexing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-5685?
CVE-2015-5685 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2015. 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 DHT bootstrap server (bootstrap-dht ) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "improper indexing."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bittorrent Bootstrap-Dht.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5685?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-5685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-5685, DLA-312-1, GHSA-2472-r3qx-5cf2, MGASA-2015-0428, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-5685.