CVE-2016-6255
First published: Wed Jul 20 2016(Updated: )
Portable UPnP SDK (aka libupnp) before 1.6.21 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files in the webroot via a POST request without a registered handler.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libupnp | ||
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| libupnp | <=1.6.20 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/18/13
- https://twitter.com/mjg59/status/755062278513319936
- https://github.com/mjg59/pupnp-code/commit/be0a01bdb83395d9f3a5ea09c1308a4f1a972cbd
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-6255
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8863
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/bugs/132/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-6255
- https://bugs.debian.org/831857
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/bugs/133/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-8863
- https://bugs.debian.org/842093
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388771
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=831857
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/18/13
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3736
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/20/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92050
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-52
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/code/ci/master/tree/ChangeLog
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40589/
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6255?
CVE-2016-6255 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file writing in the webroot.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6255?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6255, update the Portable UPnP SDK (libupnp) to version 1.6.21 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-6255?
CVE-2016-6255 affects systems using Portable UPnP SDK versions prior to 1.6.21, particularly on Debian 8.0.
Can CVE-2016-6255 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6255 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through a crafted POST request.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6255?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-6255 can lead to unauthorized write access to arbitrary files within the webroot.
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