OSVDB ID: 22625 Title: BitComet Client .torrent URI Handling Overflow |
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A remote overflow exists in Bitcomet Client. The BitComet Client fails to check the size of the publisher's name URI in a torrent file, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of availability. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity, Impact Unknown Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 0.61 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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