CVE-2013-1462: High severity Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2013
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Updated

Integer signedness error in 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 (incorrect memory copy) via a SOAPAction header that lacks a " (double quote) 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1462?

CVE-2013-1462 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1462?

To fix CVE-2013-1462, upgrade MiniUPnPd to a later version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of MiniUPnP are affected by CVE-2013-1462?

CVE-2013-1462 specifically affects MiniUPnPd version 1.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-1462 facilitate?

CVE-2013-1462 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through a malformed SOAPAction header.

5

Can CVE-2013-1462 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-1462 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to vulnerable systems.

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