CVE-2020-25887: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 22, 2023
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Updated

Buffer overflow in mgresolvefromhostsfile in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cesanta Mongoose=6.18

Event History

Aug 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25887?

CVE-2020-25887 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in Mongoose 6.18, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-25887?

CVE-2020-25887 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-25887?

CVE-2020-25887 affects Cesanta Mongoose version 6.18.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-25887?

To fix CVE-2020-25887, update Mongoose to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25887?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-25887 at the following URL: https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/issues/1140

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