CVE-2012-5962 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the libupnp SSDP parser using a malicious UDP packet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-5962?
CVE-2012-5962 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DeviceType (aka urn) field in a UDP packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5962?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Portable Sdk for Upnp Project Portable Sdk for Upnp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5962?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-5962 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5962 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhwh-qc34-g7xv.