Description
Buffer overflow in the "create torrent dialog" functionality in uTorrent 1.8.3 build 15772, and possibly other versions before 1.8.3 (Build 16010), allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a text file containing a large string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Dr_IDE · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9539
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=58768
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52907
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9539
Scores
EPSS
0.0770
EPSS Percentile
91.9%
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
utorrent/utorrent
1.8.3
Published
Jan 18, 2013
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026