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CVE-2020-25756: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 18 2020(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the mg_get_http_header function in Cesanta Mongoose 6.18 due to a lack of bounds checking. A crafted HTTP header can exploit this bug. NOTE: a committer has stated "this will not happen in practice."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cesanta Mongoose=6.18
=6.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-25756?

    CVE-2020-25756 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the mg_get_http_header function in Cesanta Mongoose 6.18.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-25756?

    CVE-2020-25756 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2020-25756?

    Cesanta Mongoose 6.18 is affected by CVE-2020-25756.

  • How can CVE-2020-25756 be exploited?

    CVE-2020-25756 can be exploited by sending a crafted HTTP header.

  • Is the vulnerability CVE-2020-25756 disputed?

    Yes, the vulnerability CVE-2020-25756 is disputed, as a committer has stated that it will not happen in practice.

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