CVE-2016-3179: Use After Free
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
The processRequest function in minissdpd.c in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (invalid free and daemon crash) via vectors related to error handling.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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/140ee8d2204b383279f854802b27bdb41c1d5d1a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3179
- http://speirofr.appspot.com/files/advisory/SPADV-2016-02.md
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/16/13
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=816759
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3179?
CVE-2016-3179 has a severity rating indicating a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the daemon to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3179?
To fix CVE-2016-3179, upgrade to at least minissdpd version 1.5.20190824-1 or 1.6.0-1.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-3179?
CVE-2016-3179 affects MiniSSDPd version 1.2.20130907-3.
Can CVE-2016-3179 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3179 is primarily a local vulnerability that does not allow remote exploitation.
What does CVE-2016-3179 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2016-3179 allows local users to cause a denial of service through improper error handling.
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