CVE-2016-10519

CVE-2016-10519 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webtorrent Bittorrent-dht with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

A security issue was found in bittorrent-dht before 5.1.3 that allows someone to send a specific series of messages to a listening peer and get it to reveal internal memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10519?
A security issue was found in bittorrent-dht before 5.1.3 that allows someone to send a specific series of messages to a listening peer and get it to reveal internal memory.
How severe is CVE-2016-10519?
CVE-2016-10519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10519 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10519?
CVE-2016-10519 affects Webtorrent Bittorrent-dht. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10519?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10519 published?
CVE-2016-10519 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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