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CVE-2012-5959 is a memory corruption flaw in libupnp, a UPnP software library embedded in some networked products. A specially crafted UDP packet can overflow a stack buffer and may allow remote code execution. Business risk depends on whether exposed devices or software still ship vulnerable libupnp before 1.6.18. Exposure is most likely in legacy embedded products, routers, appliances, or Linux packages using libupnp before 1.6.18. The provided records list D-Link firmware notes and Linux distribution advisories, but do not provide a complete affected-product inventory. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or untrusted-network devices using legacy UPnP components. Treat as high priority where affected firmware cannot be quickly confirmed, because the stated impact is remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libupnp or Portable SDK for UPnP Devices to 1.6.18 or later.; Apply vendor firmware and distribution security updates referenced for affected products.; Restrict UPnP/SSDP reachability to trusted networks where operationally possible..
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Source materials
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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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