CVE-2010-1853

Name: CVE-2010-1853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-07T20:30:01.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the tr_magnetParse function in libtransmission/magnet.c in Transmission 1.91 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted magnet URL with a large number of (1) tr or (2) ws links.. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the tr_magnetParse function in libtransmission/magnet.c in Transmission 1.91 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted magnet URL with a large number of (1) tr or (2) ws links.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.78%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Transmissionbt	Transmission	1.91

References

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1853?

How severe is CVE-2010-1853?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1853?

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Source: NVD / NIST