CVE-2017-2892: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 07 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. A specially crafted MQTT packet can cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds memory read and write potentially resulting in information disclosure, denial of service and remote code execution. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cesanta Mongoose | =6.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2892?
CVE-2017-2892 is an exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8.
How severe is CVE-2017-2892?
CVE-2017-2892 has a severity rating of 9.8 which is considered critical.
What is affected by CVE-2017-2892?
Cesanta Mongoose 6.8 is affected by CVE-2017-2892.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-2892?
CVE-2017-2892 can potentially result in information disclosure, denial of service, and remote code execution.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-2892?
Unfortunately, there is no information available about a fix for CVE-2017-2892 at this time.
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