CVE-2018-25042 uTorrent memory corruption
Remote attackers can exploit a memory corruption flaw in uTorrent to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25042?
CVE-2018-25042 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in unspecified uTorrent, published on 17 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in uTorrent. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25042?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bittorrent Utorrent.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25042 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-2018-25042 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25042 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified uTorrent
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mj9-p2pr-gqr4.