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CVE-2010-1853

Publication date 7 May 2010

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

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.

Read the notes from the security team

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
transmission 12.04 LTS precise
Not affected
11.10 oneiric
Not affected
11.04 natty
Not affected
10.10 maverick Ignored
10.04 LTS lucid
Not affected
9.10 karmic Ignored
9.04 jaunty Ignored
8.04 LTS hardy Ignored
6.06 LTS dapper Not in release

Notes

kees

stack-protector is in use on all releases

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
transmission