[ GLSA 201403-06 ] libupnp: Arbitrary code execution

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libupnp: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 201403-06)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: March 26, 2014
Bug(s): #454570
ID: 201403-06

Synopsis

Multiple buffer overflow flaws in libupnp may allow execution of
arbitrary code.


Background

libupnp is a portable, open source, UPnP development kit.

Affected Packages

Package: net-libs/libupnp
Vulnerable: < 1.6.18
Unaffected: >= 1.6.18
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been discovered in
libupnp. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libupnp users should upgrade to the latest version: