CVE-2018-20355: Use After Free
First published: Mon Jun 10 2019(Updated: )
An invalid write of 8 bytes due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_http_free_proto_data_cgi function call 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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-20355.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20355?
The severity of CVE-2018-20355 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library version 6.13 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-20355?
CVE-2018-20355 can lead to a denial of service (application crash) or remote code execution.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-20355?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of Cesanta Mongoose that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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