CVE-2016-5301: The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-5301?

leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; libtorrent: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-5301 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5301 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-5301 affect?

CVE-2016-5301 affects leap, opensuse, libtorrent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-5301?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-5301 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting leap, opensuse, libtorrent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2016-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arvidn · opensuse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-06-30 17:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 42.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 42.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 13.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

arvidn libtorrent UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libtorrent || rpm -q libtorrent || libtorrent --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libtorrent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libtorrent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-5301?

leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; libtorrent: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5301 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5301 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-2016-5301 affect?

CVE-2016-5301 affects leap, opensuse, libtorrent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The parse_chunk_header function in libtorrent before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) HTTP response or possibly a (2) UPnP broadcast.

How urgent is CVE-2016-5301?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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