CVE-2024-42384 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in Mongoose Web Server library
An attacker can cause a segmentation fault and denial of service by sending a crafted TLS packet to the Mongoose Web Server library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42384?
CVE-2024-42384 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose, published on 18 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and produce a segmentation fault on the application.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42384?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cesanta Mongoose.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42384?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42384 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-42384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42384 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cesanta Mongoose
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jhv7-gf64-j752.