2024-11-19
Platform: Cesanta Mongoose Web Server
Version: 7.14
Vulnerability: Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset
Severity: Medium
Date: November 18, 2024 (Published)
What Undercode Says:
This recently discovered vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server can be exploited by attackers to potentially read unintended data from the server’s memory. An attacker could achieve this by sending a specially crafted TLS packet to a vulnerable server.
No public exploit code is currently available, but due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure, it’s crucial to address this vulnerability as soon as possible.
Here’s a breakdown of the technical details:
Type: Use-after-free vulnerability (specifically, Out-of-range Pointer Offset)
Impact: Potential information disclosure
Affected Version: Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14
Severity: Medium (CVSS score: 5.3)
Recommendations:
Upgrade Cesanta Mongoose Web Server to a patched version as soon as possible.
If immediate patching is not feasible, implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk, such as restricting network access to the server.
Monitor for any suspicious activity on the server.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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