Torrent.File.Publisher.URI.Too.Long
Description
It indicates a possible exploit of a buffer overflow vulnerability in BitComet Client.
This flaw is due to a buffer overflow error when processing a specially crafted ".torrent" file containing an overly long publisher's name, which could be exploited by attackers to compromise a vulnerable system, by convincing a user to download a malicious ".torrent" file and click on the publisher's name.
Affected Products
BitComet Client version 0.60 and prior
Impact
The execution of arbitrary code on the system.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to BitComet Client version 0.61 :
http://www.bitcomet.com/doc/download.htm
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |