CVE-2016-3179
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Miniupnp Project | Minissdpd | 1.2.20130907-3 |
References
- http://speirofr.appspot.com/files/advisory/SPADV-2016-02.mdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/16/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=816759Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/miniupnp/miniupnp/commit/140ee8d2204b383279f854802b27bdb41c1d5d1aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://speirofr.appspot.com/files/advisory/SPADV-2016-02.mdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/16/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=816759Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/miniupnp/miniupnp/commit/140ee8d2204b383279f854802b27bdb41c1d5d1aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3179?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-3179?
CVE-2016-3179 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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