CVE-2017-2909

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
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

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cesanta mongoose6.8—

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