CVE-2016-3179: The processRequest function in minissdpd.c in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 allows local users to cause a denial...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is a local denial-of-service issue in MiniSSDPd. A user with local access can trigger bad error handling that frees memory incorrectly and crashes the daemon. The provided sources do not show remote exploitation, privilege escalation, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems running MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 or downstream packages based on that code. The issue requires local user access according to the CVE description, reducing internet-facing urgency unless local multi-user access is meaningful. Handle through normal vulnerability maintenance unless MiniSSDPd supports a critical local service or runs on shared systems. The known impact is availability loss from local access, with no cited active exploitation or data compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running MiniSSDPd or distro packages named minissdpd.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for fixed package availability.; Review whether the upstream commit is included in deployed builds..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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