CVE-2018-20352: Use After Free

Published Jun 10, 2019
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the mgcgievhandler function in mongoose.c in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.13 and earlier allows a denial of service (application crash) or remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library<=6.13

Event History

Jun 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20352?

CVE-2018-20352 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_cgi_ev_handler function in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.13 and earlier.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-20352?

CVE-2018-20352 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2018-20352?

The affected software of CVE-2018-20352 is Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library version 6.13 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-20352?

The impact of CVE-2018-20352 can lead to a denial of service (application crash) or remote code execution.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-20352?

To fix CVE-2018-20352, update to a version of Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library that is higher than 6.13.

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