Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jun 24, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2017-9847
CVE-2017-9847
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.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:libtorrent:libtorrent:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1- github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/2099nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
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