Unintended Heap Memory Access Vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14
CVE-2024-42387

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cesanta

Status
Mongoose
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-42387?

The identified vulnerability involves an out-of-range pointer offset in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14, which allows an attacker to send unexpected TLS packets. This manipulation can force the application to read from unintended areas of the heap memory, potentially exposing sensitive data and leading to further exploitation within the affected system. Proper security measures and updates are essential to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisor...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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