HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2012-5959

Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) bef...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) before 1.6.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long UDN (aka uuid) field within a string that contains a :: (colon colon) in a UDP packet.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Portable Sdk For Upnp ProjectPortable Sdk For Upnp<= 1.6.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-5959?

CVE-2012-5959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) bef...

How severe is CVE-2012-5959?

CVE-2012-5959 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5959?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Portable Sdk For Upnp Project Portable Sdk For Upnp.