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CVE-2017-9847 Details
Description
The bdecode function in bdecode.cpp in libtorrent 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/2099 | CVE | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/2099 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libtorrent libtorrent | 1.1.3 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |