CVE-2017-2891
Critical
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the HTTP server implementation of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. An ordinary HTTP POST request with a CGI target can cause a reuse of previously freed pointer potentially resulting in remote code execution. An attacker needs to send this HTTP request over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCesanta Mongoose
PublishedNov 7, 2017
First seenNov 7, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cesanta mongoose | 6.8 | — |
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