CVE-2009-5134 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in uTorrent 1.8.3 build 15772 and potentially earlier versions. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted, large string within a text file during the "create torrent dialog" process. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is available on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:utorrent:utorrent:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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