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CVE-2014-8509
The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent bootstrap-dht (aka Bootstrap) allows remote...
Vulnerability Description
The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent bootstrap-dht (aka Bootstrap) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, related to "Improper Indexing."
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
bootstrap-dht
Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown
Timeline
Official Publish:
October 31st, 2014
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.