Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-0229?

Affected: Miniupnpd (Miniupnp Project) versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-0229 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 13, 2018.

Is CVE-2013-0229 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-0229?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-0229?

Fixed versions are available, including Miniupnpd 1.3.

How urgently should CVE-2013-0229 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2013-0229

HighExploitedPublic exploit

The ProcessSSDPRequest function in minissdp.c in the SSDP handler in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd before 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request that triggers a buffer over-read.

Published Jan 31, 2013 · Updated Aug 6, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2013-0229 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v2) affecting Miniupnpd (Miniupnp Project).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 13, 2018. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Miniupnpd 1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

7.8

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jul 13, 2018	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

9 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
MiniupnpdMiniupnp Project	1.0, 1.1, 1.2	1.3

Patched Releases

Miniupnpd

1.3

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 31, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 13, 2018
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024

References

exploitExploitDB-37517
exploitExploitDB-38249
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
otherhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2013/01/29/security-flaws-in-universal-plug-and-play-unplug-dont-play

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The ProcessSSDPRequest function in minissdp.c in the SSDP handler in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd before 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request that triggers a buffer over-read.
Affected: Miniupnpd (Miniupnp Project) versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 13, 2018.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Miniupnpd 1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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