CVE-2012-5960: Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5960?

portable sdk for upnp: upgrade to newer than 1.6.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5960 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5960 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-5960 affect?

CVE-2012-5960 affects portable sdk for upnp. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) before 1.6.18 allows remote attackers to ex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5960?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5960 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting portable sdk for upnp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) before 1.6.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long UDN (aka upnp:rootdevice) field in a UDP packet.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	32.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: portable sdk for upnp project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-01-31 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

portable sdk for upnp project portable sdk for upnp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.17 · 1.4.0 · 1.4.1 · 1.4.2 · 1.4.3 · 1.4.4 · 1.4.5 · 1.4.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy portable-sdk-for-upnp || rpm -q portable-sdk-for-upnp || portable-sdk-for-upnp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade portable-sdk-for-upnp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade portable-sdk-for-upnp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Portable UPnP SDK - 'unique_service_name()' Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5960?

portable sdk for upnp: upgrade to newer than 1.6.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5960 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5960 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-5960 affect?

CVE-2012-5960 affects portable sdk for upnp. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in the portable SDK for UPnP Devices (aka libupnp, formerly the Intel SDK for UPnP devices) before 1.6.18 allows remote attackers to ex

How urgent is CVE-2012-5960?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities

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