CVE-2015-5685

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."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.98% Top 15%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-366/
https://github.com/bittorrent/bootstrap-dht/commit/e809ea80e3527e32c40756eddd8b2ae44bc3af1a
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-367/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5685?
CVE-2015-5685 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5685?
To fix CVE-2015-5685, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5685 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5685 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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