Input validation error in minidlna (Alpine package)



| Updated: 2022-08-07
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12695
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 minidlna (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU28948

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.8 [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 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

minidlna (Alpine package): 1.2.1-r1

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1e9648e4a3f48420ec8cc25672851766df26a83b


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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