CVE-2015-6031

CVE-2015-6031 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the IGDstartelt function in igd_desc_parse.c in the MiniUPnP client (aka MiniUPnPc) before 1.9.20150917 allows remote UPNP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an "oversized" XML element name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6031?
Buffer overflow in the IGDstartelt function in igd_desc_parse.c in the MiniUPnP client (aka MiniUPnPc) before 1.9.20150917 allows remote UPNP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an "oversized" XML element name.
How severe is CVE-2015-6031?
CVE-2015-6031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6031 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6031?
CVE-2015-6031 primarily affects Miniupnp Project Miniupnpc. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6031?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6031 published?
CVE-2015-6031 was published on 2015-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (30)

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