How severe is CVE-2013-0229?

CVE-2013-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0229?

CVE-2013-0229 primarily affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0229 published?

CVE-2013-0229 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0229

CVE-2013-0229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ProcessSSDPRequest function in minissdp.c in the SSDP handler in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd before 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request that triggers a buffer over-read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0229?: The ProcessSSDPRequest function in minissdp.c in the SSDP handler in MiniUPnP MiniUPnPd before 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request that triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2013-0229?: CVE-2013-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0229?: CVE-2013-0229 primarily affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0229 published?: CVE-2013-0229 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:miniupnp_project:miniupnpd:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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