CVE-2016-5301

Name: CVE-2016-5301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-30T17:59:09.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5301 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Arvidn	Libtorrent	<= 1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5301?

The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.

How severe is CVE-2016-5301?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5301 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5301?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5301?

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Source: NVD / NIST