CVE-2024-42384

Summary

CVE-2024-42384 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending an unexpected TLS packet, resulting in a segmentation fault on the application. This issue could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code, leading to serious security implications. The vulnerability stems from the server's handling of certain input data in the TLS protocol, which can cause integer values to exceed their maximum limit and wrap around, resulting in unexpected behavior. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to upgrade to the latest patched version of Cesanta Mongoose Web Server as soon as possible.

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