CVE-2017-2893

An exploitable NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. An MQTT SUBSCRIBE packet can cause a NULL pointer dereference leading to server crash and denial of service. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
References
Link Resource
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0400 Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:cesanta:mongoose:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2017-11-07 08:29

Updated : 2022-06-07 10:24


NVD link : CVE-2017-2893

Mitre link : CVE-2017-2893


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CWE
CWE-476

NULL Pointer Dereference

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Products Affected

cesanta

  • mongoose