Description
The getHTTPResponse function in miniwget.c in MiniUPnP 1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted headers that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | miniupnpc | 1.6-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | miniupnpc | 1.6-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | miniupnpc | 1.6-4 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | miniupnpc | 1.6-3ubuntu2.14.04.1 | USN-2280-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-2280-1 miniupnpc vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
References
- 67152 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2014:0815 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201701-41 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/miniupnp/miniupnp/commit/3a87aa2f10bd7f1408e1849bdb59c41dd63a9fe9
- [oss-security] 20140430 CVE request: possible miniupnpc buffer overflow mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1085618
- [oss-security] 20140606 Re: CVE request: possible miniupnpc buffer overflow mailing-list