Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a memory corruption flaw in the libupnp SSDP component used by some UPnP-enabled software and devices. A specially crafted UDP packet could let a remote attacker run code on affected implementations before libupnp 1.6.18. Business urgency depends on whether exposed products embed this library and expose UPnP/SSDP. Most relevant exposure is UPnP/SSDP-capable software or embedded devices using vulnerable libupnp before 1.6.18. The source bundle cites Linux distribution advisories, Cisco guidance, CERT VU#922681, and D-Link firmware release notes, but does not enumerate every affected product. Prioritize internet-facing or untrusted-network UPnP exposure first. The issue is old, but remote code execution in embedded networking software can remain relevant where firmware is unmanaged or legacy devices persist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libupnp to 1.6.18 or later where directly managed.; Apply vendor firmware or distribution updates for products bundling libupnp.; Disable UPnP/SSDP where not required, following vendor guidance..
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- https://community.rapid7.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/2150-1-16596/SecurityFlawsUPnP.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://community.rapid7.com/servlet/servlet.FileDownload?file=00P1400000cCaFbCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2013/01/29/security-flaws-in-universal-plug-and-play-unplug-dont-playCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-10CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0037CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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