MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 Error minissdpd.c processRequest 7pk error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function processRequest of the file minissdpd.c of the component Error Handler. The manipulation results in 7pk error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-3179. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3. Affected is the function processRequest of the file minissdpd.c of the component Error Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-388. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The processRequest function in minissdpd.c in MiniSSDPd 1.2.20130907-3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (invalid free and daemon crash) via vectors related to error handling.

The bug was discovered 03/04/2016. The weakness was presented 03/24/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3179 since 03/15/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 60 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90872 (Debian DLA-454-1 : minissdpd security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (90872). See VDB-98507 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk error
CWE: CWE-388
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 90872
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-454-1 : minissdpd security update
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/04/2016 🔍
03/15/2016 +11 days 🔍
05/03/2016 +49 days 🔍
05/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2017 +324 days 🔍
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11/15/2022 +2062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 140ee8d2204b383279f854802b27bdb41c1d5d1a
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-3179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98508
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-3179 - MiniSSDPd - Invalid Free Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2017 18:44
Updated: 11/15/2022 09:15
Changes: 03/24/2017 18:44 (66), 09/14/2020 06:48 (4), 11/15/2022 09:15 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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