CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-26529

First published: Mon Feb 08 2021(Updated: )

The mg_tls_init function in Cesanta Mongoose HTTPS server 7.0 and 6.7-6.18 (compiled with mbedTLS support) is vulnerable to remote OOB write attack via connection request after exhausting memory pool.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cesanta Mongoose>=6.7<=6.18
Cesanta Mongoose=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-26529?

    CVE-2021-26529 is a vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose HTTPS server versions 7.0 and 6.7-6.18 where the mg_tls_init function is vulnerable to a remote OOB write attack.

  • How does CVE-2021-26529 impact the affected software?

    CVE-2021-26529 can result in a remote OOB write attack on Cesanta Mongoose HTTPS server versions 7.0 and 6.7-6.18 that have been compiled with mbedTLS support.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-26529?

    CVE-2021-26529 has a severity rating of 9.1 (Critical).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26529?

    Cesanta Mongoose HTTPS server versions 7.0 and 6.7-6.18 (compiled with mbedTLS support) are affected by CVE-2021-26529.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2021-26529?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-26529, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of Cesanta Mongoose HTTPS server.

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