CVE-2017-7185: Use After Free

Published Apr 10, 2017
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the mghttpmultipartwaitforboundary function in mongoose.c in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.7 and earlier and Mongoose OS 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a multipart/form-data POST request without a MIME boundary string.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library<=6.7
Cesanta Mongoose OS<=1.2

Event History

Apr 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7185?

CVE-2017-7185 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial-of-service condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7185?

To fix CVE-2017-7185, upgrade to Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library version 6.8 or later or Mongoose OS version 1.3 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-7185?

CVE-2017-7185 affects systems using Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library versions up to 6.7 and Mongoose OS versions up to 1.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-7185 have on applications?

CVE-2017-7185 allows remote attackers to crash applications by sending specially crafted multipart/form-data POST requests.

5

Is CVE-2017-7185 a remote exploit?

Yes, CVE-2017-7185 is a remote exploit as it can be triggered by sending crafted requests over the network.

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