CVE-2018-20356: Use After Free
First published: Mon Jun 10 2019(Updated: )
An invalid read 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 CVE-2018-20356?
CVE-2018-20356 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_http_free_proto_data_cgi function call in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.13 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2018-20356?
CVE-2018-20356 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
What is the impacted software in CVE-2018-20356?
The impacted software in CVE-2018-20356 is Cesanta Mongoose version 6.13 and earlier.
What is the CWE of CVE-2018-20356?
The CWE of CVE-2018-20356 is CWE-416.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20356?
To fix CVE-2018-20356, update Cesanta Mongoose to a version newer than 6.13.
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