PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10519: A security issue was found in bittorrent-dht before 5.1.3 that allows someone to send a specific series of mes
CVE-2016-10519 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bittorrent-dht. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-10519?
bittorrent-dht: upgrade to 5.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10519 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10519 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-10519 affect?
CVE-2016-10519 affects bittorrent-dht. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 urgent is CVE-2016-10519?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action