#VU28948 Input validation error in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) - CVE-2020-12695

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#VU28948 Input validation error in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) - CVE-2020-12695

Published: June 10, 2020 / Updated: August 7, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28948
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12695
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Software vendor:
Open Connectivity Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a CallStranger issue in the UPnP SUBSCRIBE functionality. A remote attacker can send traffic to arbitrary destinations, leading to amplified DDoS attacks and data exfiltration.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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