High severity7.5OSV Advisory· Published Feb 7, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-7164
CVE-2016-7164
Description
The construct function in puff.cpp in Libtorrent 1.1.0 allows remote torrent trackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted GZIP response.
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Affected products
3libtorrent-1_1+ 2 more
- (no CPE)range: libtorrent-1_1
- cpe:2.3:a:libtorrent:libtorrent:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <1.1.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/1nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/7nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1021nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/1022nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92891nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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