2024-11-19
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A vulnerability exists in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14 that allows an attacker to crash the application by sending a malformed TLS packet. This can lead to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: Cesanta Mongoose Web Server
Version: 7.14
Vulnerability: Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset
Severity: High (CVSS Score: 8.5)
Date: November 18, 2024
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is caused by an issue in the way the Mongoose Web Server handles TLS packets. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet that causes the server to crash. This can lead to a DoS attack, where the server becomes unavailable to legitimate users.
Recommendations:
Update Mongoose Web Server to version 7.15 or later.
Implement security measures to protect against DoS attacks, such as rate limiting and intrusion detection.
Additional Notes:
This vulnerability was discovered by Nozomi Networks.
There is no public exploit code available for this vulnerability at this time.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional security advice.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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