CVE-2017-9847 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the bdecode function of libtorrent version 1.1.3, which can lead to a denial of service and application crash when processing a specially crafted file. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and primarily impacting availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtorrent:libtorrent:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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