CVE-2024-42383

MEDIUM
Published Nov 18, 2024 Modified Nov 19, 2024 CWE-823

Description

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to write a NULL byte value beyond the memory space dedicated for the hostname field.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-823 CWE-823

Affected Products

Vendor Product
cesanta mongoose

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42383? +
Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows to write a NULL byte value beyond the memory space dedicated for the hostname field. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-42383? +
CVE-2024-42383 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42383? +
CVE-2024-42383 affects products from cesanta, specifically: mongoose. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42383? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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