CVE-2017-2909

An infinite loop programming error exists in the DNS server functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8 library. A specially crafted DNS request can cause an infinite loop resulting in high CPU usage and Denial Of Service. An attacker can send a packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
References
Link Resource
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416 Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416 Technical Description Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:cesanta:mongoose:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:24

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References () https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416 - Technical Description, Third Party Advisory () https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416 - Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-11-07 16:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:24


NVD link : CVE-2017-2909

Mitre link : CVE-2017-2909

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-2909


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Products Affected

cesanta

  • mongoose
CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')