QID 710421

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710421: Gentoo Linux MiniUPnPc Buffer overflow Vulnerability (GLSA 201701-41)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A buffer overflow in MiniUPnPc might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.

Affected Package(s): net-libs/miniupnpc


Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

This vulnerability can also be used to cause a limited denial of service in the form of interruptions in resource availability.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201701-41 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 710421

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201701-41 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-41
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