Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 13, 2015· Updated May 6, 2026

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."

Affected products

Bittorrent/Bootstrap Dht
cpe:2.3:a:bittorrent:bootstrap-dht:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-366/nvd
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-367/nvd
github.com/bittorrent/bootstrap-dht/commit/e809ea80e3527e32c40756eddd8b2ae44bc3af1anvd

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