CVE-2008-7166
UnknownEPSS 2.85%
Last modified
CVE-2008-7166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the web interface in BitTorrent 6.0.1 (build 7859) and earlier, and uTorrent 1.7.6 (build 7859) and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via a crafted Range header. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0071 and CVE-2008-0364.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the web interface in BitTorrent 6.0.1 (build 7859) and earlier, and uTorrent 1.7.6 (build 7859) and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via a crafted Range header. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0071 and CVE-2008-0364.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | <= 6.0.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 3.9.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.0.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.0.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.0.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.0.3 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.0.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.3 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.5 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.6 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.7 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.1.8 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.2.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.2.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.2.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.3 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.5 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.3.6 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.4.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.4.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.3 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.5 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.6 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.7 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.8 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.9.9 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.2 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.3 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.6 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.7 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.8 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.20.9 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.22.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.22.1 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.22.4 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.24.0 |
| Bittorrent | Bittorrent | 4.24.2 |
Showing 50 of 86 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28695Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0326Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0327Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28695Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0326Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0327Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-7166?
Buffer overflow in the web interface in BitTorrent 6.0.1 (build 7859) and earlier, and uTorrent 1.7.6 (build 7859) and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via a crafted Range header. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0071 and CVE-2008-0364.
How severe is CVE-2008-7166?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7166?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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