CVE-2024-42390: mongoose (CVSS 4.3)

Description

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and force the application to read unintended heap memory space.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-823 CWE-823

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cesanta	mongoose	< 7.14

References

Other References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-42390

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42390? +

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and force the application to read unintended heap memory space. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42390? +

CVE-2024-42390 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-42390? +

CVE-2024-42390 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-2024-42390? +

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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