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 upnp:rootdevice) field in a UDP packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Sdk For Upnp Project | Portable Sdk For Upnp | <= 1.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00013.html
- http://pupnp.sourceforge.net/ChangeLog
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2614
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2615
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/922681PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:098
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57602Exploit
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2013/01/29/security-flaws-in
- https://community.rapid7.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/2150-1-16596/SecurityF
- https://community.rapid7.com/servlet/servlet.FileDownload?file=00P1400000cCaFb
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0037
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-10
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00013.html
- http://pupnp.sourceforge.net/ChangeLog
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5960?
CVE-2012-5960 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-2012-5960?
CVE-2012-5960 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-2012-5960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Portable Sdk For Upnp Project Portable Sdk For Upnp.