CVE-2019-11778: Use After Free

Published Sep 18, 2019
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Updated

If an MQTT v5 client connects to Eclipse Mosquitto versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.4 inclusive, sets a last will and testament, sets a will delay interval, sets a session expiry interval, and the will delay interval is set longer than the session expiry interval, then a use after free error occurs, which has the potential to cause a crash in some situations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Eclipse Mosquitto>=1.6<1.6.5

Event History

Sep 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11778?

The severity of CVE-2019-11778 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2019-11778 affect Eclipse Mosquitto?

CVE-2019-11778 affects Eclipse Mosquitto versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.4, inclusive.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2019-11778?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-11778 is a use after free error.

4

How can the use after free error be triggered in CVE-2019-11778?

The use after free error in CVE-2019-11778 can be triggered when an MQTT v5 client connects to affected versions of Eclipse Mosquitto and sets a last will and testament, a will delay interval, and a session expiry interval, with the will delay interval set longer than the session expiry interval.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11778?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2019-11778 is available in version 1.6.5 of Eclipse Mosquitto.

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