critical
10
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5958: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 31 2013(Updated: )

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 UDP packet with a crafted string that is not properly handled after a certain pointer subtraction.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libupnp<=1.6.17
libupnp=1.4.0
libupnp=1.4.1
libupnp=1.4.2
libupnp=1.4.3
libupnp=1.4.4
libupnp=1.4.5
libupnp=1.4.6
libupnp=1.4.7
libupnp=1.6.0
libupnp=1.6.1
libupnp=1.6.2
libupnp=1.6.3
libupnp=1.6.4
libupnp=1.6.5
libupnp=1.6.6
libupnp=1.6.7
libupnp=1.6.8
libupnp=1.6.9
libupnp=1.6.10
libupnp=1.6.11
libupnp=1.6.12
libupnp=1.6.13
libupnp=1.6.14
libupnp=1.6.15
libupnp=1.6.16

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/922681

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5958?

    CVE-2012-5958 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5958?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-5958, you should upgrade to libupnp version 1.6.18 or later.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-5958?

    The exploitation of CVE-2012-5958 can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • Which versions of libupnp are affected by CVE-2012-5958?

    Versions of libupnp prior to 1.6.18, including all versions from 1.4.0 through 1.6.17, are affected by CVE-2012-5958.

  • Who can be affected by CVE-2012-5958?

    Any system running an affected version of libupnp that exposes UDP services could potentially be targeted by attackers exploiting CVE-2012-5958.

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