CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-19307: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 26 2019(Updated: )

An integer overflow in parse_mqtt in mongoose.c in Cesanta Mongoose 6.16 allows an attacker to achieve remote DoS (infinite loop), or possibly cause an out-of-bounds write, by sending a crafted MQTT protocol packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cesanta Mongoose=6.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-19307?

    CVE-2019-19307 is an integer overflow vulnerability in parse_mqtt in Cesanta Mongoose 6.16, which allows an attacker to achieve remote denial-of-service (DoS) or possibly cause an out-of-bounds write by sending a crafted MQTT protocol packet.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-19307?

    CVE-2019-19307 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-19307?

    Cesanta Mongoose 6.16 is affected by CVE-2019-19307.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19307?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-19307 by sending a crafted MQTT protocol packet, which can lead to remote denial-of-service (DoS) or an out-of-bounds write.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2019-19307?

    Yes, upgrading to a version of Cesanta Mongoose that is not affected by the vulnerability will fix CVE-2019-19307.

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