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
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:24
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
---|---|---|
References | () 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
JSON object : View
Products Affected
cesanta
- mongoose
CWE
CWE-835
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')