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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libtorrent-rasterbar | 1.1.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libtorrent-rasterbar | 1.1.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libtorrent-rasterbar | 1.1.4-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libtorrent-rasterbar | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libtorrent-rasterbar | No fix yet | — |