CVE-2017-2909

An infinite loop programming error exists in the DNS server functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8 library. A specially crafted DNS request can cause an infinite loop resulting in high CPU usage and Denial Of Service. An attacker can send a packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
References
Link Resource
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416 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 : 2022-06-13 12:17


NVD link : CVE-2017-2909

Mitre link : CVE-2017-2909


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CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

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Products Affected

cesanta

  • mongoose