CVE-2016-3178
First published: Fri Mar 04 2016(Updated: )
The processRequest function in minissdpd.c in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and daemon crash) via vectors involving a negative length value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/minissdpd | <=1.1.20120121-1<=1.2.20130907-3 | 1.2.20130907-3.2 1.2.20130907-3+deb8u1 |
| debian/minissdpd | 1.5.20190824-1 1.6.0-1 1.6.0-2 | |
| MiniUPnP | =1.2.20130907-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://speirofr.appspot.com/files/advisory/SPADV-2016-02.md
- https://github.com/miniupnp/miniupnp/commit/b238cade9a173c6f751a34acf8ccff838a62aa47
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3178
- http://speirofr.appspot.com/files/advisory/SPADV-2016-02.md
- https://packages.debian.org/jessie/minissdpd
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/minissdpd
- https://github.com/miniupnp/miniupnp/commit/140ee8d2204b383279f854802b27bdb41c1d5d1a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3179
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=816759
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/16/13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3178?
CVE-2016-3178 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to out-of-bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3178?
To fix CVE-2016-3178, update to MiniSSDPd versions 1.5.20190824-1, 1.6.0-1, or later.
Which versions of MiniSSDPd are affected by CVE-2016-3178?
MiniSSDPd versions up to and including 1.2.20130907-3 are affected by CVE-2016-3178.
Can CVE-2016-3178 be exploited by local users?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2016-3178 to cause a denial of service by manipulating the processRequest function.
What vulnerability type is CVE-2016-3178?
CVE-2016-3178 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
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