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CVE-2017-2892
CRITICAL9.8
Description
An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. A specially crafted MQTT packet can cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds memory read and write potentially resulting in information disclosure, denial of service and remote code execution. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score9.8
SeverityCRITICAL
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNETWORK
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
Published11/7/2017
Last Modified4/20/2025
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
cesanta:mongoose
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-190
References
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0399(talos-cna@cisco.com)
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0399(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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