CVE-2018-20353: Use After Free
First published: Mon Jun 10 2019(Updated: )
An invalid read of 8 bytes due to a use-after-free vulnerability during a "NULL test" in the mg_http_get_proto_data 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cesanta Mongoose | <=6.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20353?
CVE-2018-20353 is a vulnerability that allows a denial of service or remote code execution due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_http_get_proto_data function in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.13 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20353?
CVE-2018-20353 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2018-20353 affect Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library?
CVE-2018-20353 affects Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library versions 6.13 and earlier.
How can CVE-2018-20353 be exploited?
CVE-2018-20353 can be exploited to cause a denial of service (application crash) or remote code execution.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-20353?
There is no specific fix available for CVE-2018-20353, but updating to a version of Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library that is not affected by the vulnerability can mitigate the risk.
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