MEDIUM
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
Published Jun 24, 2017
5.5
MEDIUMCVSS 3.0
EPSS 1.07%
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
No data.
- 1.1.3
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
5.5 MEDIUM NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact None
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact High
4.3 MEDIUM NVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Access Vector Network
Access Complexity Medium
Authentication None
Confidentiality Impact None
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact Partial
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
1.07% 0.01069
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
EPSS probability 0.01069
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
Table of values (12 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1.07% (0.01069) | 63.57th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.07% (0.01069) | 63.34th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00075) | 32.84th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00075) | 31.42th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00069) | 28.37th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.06% (0.00063) | 24.43th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 0.12% (0.00119) | 45.28th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.08% (0.00082) | 33.14th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.05% (0.01055) | 52.13th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 1.05% (0.01055) | 27.52th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 0.65% (0.00651) | 18.22th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 0.65% (0.00651) | 0.00th | v1 |
Weaknesses (1)
References (1)
- https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/2099 x_refsource_CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/2099 | x_refsource_CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
Change history (0)
No recorded changes yet.
Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Jun 24, 2017
Updated Sep 17, 2024
Reserved Jun 24, 2017
Link CVE-2017-9847
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated n/a