CVE-2013-1461: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 31, 2013
·Updated
The ExecuteSoapAction function in the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and service crash) via a SOAPAction header that lacks a # (pound sign) character, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0230.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd=1.0
Event History
Jan 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1461?
CVE-2013-1461 has a severity that can lead to a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1461?
To fix CVE-2013-1461, update MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd to a version not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Which version of MiniUPnPd is affected by CVE-2013-1461?
CVE-2013-1461 affects MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd version 1.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1461 enable?
CVE-2013-1461 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack.
5
What components of MiniUPnP are impacted by CVE-2013-1461?
CVE-2013-1461 impacts the SOAPAction handler in the HTTP service of MiniUPnP.