CVE-2016-6255
UnknownEPSS 26.82%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 26.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Libupnp Project | Libupnp | <= 1.6.20 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3736Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/18/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/20/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mjg59/pupnp-code/commit/be0a01bdb83395d9f3a5ea09c1308a4f1a972cbdIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/code/ci/master/tree/ChangeLogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/mjg59/status/755062278513319936Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3736Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/18/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/20/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mjg59/pupnp-code/commit/be0a01bdb83395d9f3a5ea09c1308a4f1a972cbdIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/code/ci/master/tree/ChangeLogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/mjg59/status/755062278513319936Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6255?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-6255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6255?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-6255?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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