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CVE-2016-8863

Heap-based buffer overflow in the create_url_list function in gena/gena_device.c in Portable UPnP SDK (aka libupnp) before 1.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a valid URI followed by an invalid one in the CALLBACK header of an SUBSCRIBE request.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from libupnp_project, from debian organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2017-03-07T16:59:01.493

Last Modified

2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 9.8 (CRITICAL)

CVSSv2 Vector

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

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	libupnp_project	libupnp	≤ 1.6.20	Yes
Operating System	debian	debian_linux	8.0	Yes

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92849 ([email protected])
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-52 ([email protected])
https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/bugs/133/ Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/code/ci/master/tree/ChangeLog Release Notes, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3736 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-10 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92849 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-52 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/bugs/133/ Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://sourceforge.net/p/pupnp/code/ci/master/tree/ChangeLog Release Notes, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3736 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-10 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For libupnp_project's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.