CVE-2024-42392: Improper Neutralization of Delimiters in Mongoose Web Server library
First published: Mon Nov 18 2024(Updated: )
Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to trigger an infinite loop bug if the input string contains unexpected characters.
Credit: prodsec@nozominetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mongoose OS | <=7.14 |
Remedy
It is suggested to update the Mongoose Web Server library to v7.15.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42392?
The severity of CVE-2024-42392 is classified as medium due to the potential for triggering an infinite loop bug.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42392?
To fix CVE-2024-42392, update Cesanta Mongoose Web Server to version 7.15 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42392?
CVE-2024-42392 affects Cesanta Mongoose Web Server version 7.14 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42392?
CVE-2024-42392 is categorized as an Improper Neutralization of Delimiters vulnerability.
What can be exploited in CVE-2024-42392?
CVE-2024-42392 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop if the input string contains unexpected characters.
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/title
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/cesanta
- canonical/mongoose os
- version/mongoose os/7.14