CVE-2020-13848: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jun 04 2020(Updated: )
Portable UPnP SDK (aka libupnp) 1.12.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SSDP message due to a NULL pointer dereference in the functions FindServiceControlURLPath and FindServiceEventURLPath in genlib/service_table/service_table.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libupnp | <=1.12.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00030.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00033.html
- https://github.com/pupnp/pupnp/commit/c805c1de1141cb22f74c0d94dd5664bda37398e0
- https://github.com/pupnp/pupnp/issues/177
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00006.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00007.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13848?
CVE-2020-13848 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13848?
To fix CVE-2020-13848, upgrade Portable UPnP SDK to version 1.12.2 or later.
What versions of libupnp are affected by CVE-2020-13848?
CVE-2020-13848 affects Portable UPnP SDK versions 1.12.1 and earlier.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2020-13848?
CVE-2020-13848 impacts Debian Linux version 8.0 and any software utilizing affected versions of libupnp.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-13848?
CVE-2020-13848 is a denial of service vulnerability resulting from a crafted SSDP message leading to a crash.
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