CVE-2015-6031: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 2, 2015
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the IGDstartelt function in igddescparse.c in the MiniUPnP client (aka MiniUPnPc) before 1.9.20150917 allows remote UPNP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an "oversized" XML element name.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc<=1.9
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-02-03
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-02-05
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-05-15
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-06-10
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-07-01
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-09-06
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-09-11
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-11-05
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-11-13
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2014-11-17
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-04-27
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-04-30
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-05-22
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-06-16
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-07-15
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-07-22
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-07-23
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-08-16
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-08-27
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-08-28
Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc=1.9-2015-09-15
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Nov 2, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6031?

CVE-2015-6031 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6031?

To fix CVE-2015-6031, update to MiniUPnP version 1.9-20150917 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

3

Which versions of MiniUPnP are affected by CVE-2015-6031?

CVE-2015-6031 affects MiniUPnP versions before 1.9-20150917, including all prior versions.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2015-6031?

CVE-2015-6031 is specifically a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2015-6031 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6031 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted oversized XML element names to the MiniUPnP client.

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