VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5685

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability5.51%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-08-13
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

The lazy_bdecode function in BitTorrent DHT bootstrap server (bootstrap-dht ) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "improper indexing."

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references