CVE-2024-42383
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 18, 2024
Updated: Nov 19, 2024
CWE ID 823
Summary
CVE-2024-42383 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14. This issue involves an Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability, which enables an attacker to write a NULL byte value beyond the allocated memory space for the hostname field. This can potentially result in unintended server behavior or even server crashes, leading to denial-of-service attacks or data leakage. It is essential for users to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- Cesanta Software Limited