CVE-2009-1759: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1759: Stack-based buffer overflow in the btFiles::BuildFromMI function (trunk/btfiles.cpp) in Enhanced CTorrent (...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the btFiles::BuildFromMI function (trunk/btfiles.cpp) in Enhanced CTorrent (aka dTorrent) 3.3.2 and probably earlier, and CTorrent 1.3.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Torrent file containing a long path.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1759 is a memory corruption flaw in CTorrent and Enhanced CTorrent. A malicious Torrent file with an overly long path can crash the client and may allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether these old torrent clients are still installed or used to process untrusted torrent files. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems, servers, or workstations that still have CTorrent, Enhanced CTorrent, or dTorrent installed and open untrusted Torrent metadata. Modern environments without these clients are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless these clients are actively used. Prioritize fast remediation where torrent files are processed automatically or by privileged service accounts, because the stated impact includes crash and possible code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for CTorrent, Enhanced CTorrent, and dTorrent installations.; Apply vendor or distribution updates referenced by Debian and Fedora advisories.; Remove unsupported torrent clients where there is no business requirement..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 22, 2009, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-8969CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=501813CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
8470CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
ctorrent-btfiles-bo(49959)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
FEDORA-2009-8897CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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