How severe is CVE-2010-1853?

CVE-2010-1853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1853?

CVE-2010-1853 affects Transmissionbt Transmission. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1853 published?

CVE-2010-1853 was published on 2010-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1853

CVE-2010-1853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Transmissionbt Transmission with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Transmissionbt Transmission
Published: 2010-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1853?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2010-1853?: CVE-2010-1853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1853?: CVE-2010-1853 affects Transmissionbt Transmission. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1853 published?: CVE-2010-1853 was published on 2010-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:transmissionbt:transmission:1.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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