CVE-2012-5965: Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in th

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5965 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) 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DeviceType (aka urn device) field in a UDP packet.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	36.9% (top 1%)
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 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison portable-sdk-for-upnp sudo apt install portable-sdk-for-upnp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold portable-sdk-for-upnp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list portable-sdk-for-upnp sudo dnf downgrade portable-sdk-for-upnp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add portable-sdk-for-upnp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2012-5965?

portable sdk for upnp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5965 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5965 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-2012-5965 affect?

CVE-2012-5965 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) 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute ar

How urgent is CVE-2012-5965?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-5964 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in th
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CVE-2012-5960 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in th
CVE-2012-5959 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the unique_service_name function in ssdp/ssdp_server.c in the SSDP parser in th

References

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