CVE-2024-42389

Summary

CVE-2024-42389 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14. This issue involves an Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability, which enables an attacker to craft an unexpected TLS packet. By doing so, they can manipulate the application to read unintended memory locations in the heap, potentially resulting in code execution or memory corruption. This could lead to serious consequences, such as data theft or system crashes, making it essential for users to promptly apply the available patch to mitigate the risk.

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