7.5
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-12106: Use After Free

First published: Wed May 15 2019(Updated: )

The updateDevice function in minissdpd.c in MiniUPnP MiniSSDPd 1.4 and 1.5 allows a remote attacker to crash the process due to a Use After Free vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MiniUPnP=1.4
MiniUPnP=1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-12106?

    CVE-2019-12106 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the process.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-12106?

    To fix CVE-2019-12106, upgrade MiniUPnP to version 1.6 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-12106?

    CVE-2019-12106 affects users running MiniUPnP versions 1.4 and 1.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12106?

    CVE-2019-12106 is a Use After Free vulnerability allowing remote attackers to crash the process.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2019-12106?

    Vulnerable systems are those utilizing MiniUPnP version 1.4 or 1.5, which includes various embedded devices and routers.

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