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CVE-2016-7164
Published: Feb 7, 2017
Modified: Aug 6, 2024
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Description
The construct function in puff.cpp in Libtorrent 1.1.0 allows remote torrent trackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted GZIP response.
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References
https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/pull/1022
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[oss-security] 20160908 Re: CVE Request : Libtorrent 1.1.0 inflate_gzip denial of service
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https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1021
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[oss-security] 20160908 CVE Request : Libtorrent 1.1.0 inflate_gzip denial of service
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