CVE-2024-42391

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in Mongoose Web Server library

Description

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and force the application to read unintended heap memory space.

Remediation

Solution:

  • It is suggested to update the Mongoose Web Server library to v7.15.

Workaround:

  • It is highly recommended to not expose the vulnerable component inside an untrusted network.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory nozominetworks.com
Affected: Cesanta Mongoose Web Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-42391 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42391?
CVE-2024-42391 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42391?
To fix CVE-2024-42391: It is suggested to update the Mongoose Web Server library to v7.15.
Is CVE-2024-42391 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42391 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-42391?
CVE-2024-42391 affects Cesanta Mongoose Web Server.
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