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CVE-2024-42388:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset vulnerability affects Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on November 14, 2024, and was assigned CVE-2024-42388. The vulnerability allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and force the application to read unintended heap memory space (Nozomi Networks).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-823 (Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset) (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to force the application to read unintended heap memory space, potentially leading to information disclosure (Nozomi Networks).
Mitigation and workarounds
It is highly recommended not to expose the vulnerable component inside an untrusted network. The vulnerability affects Mongoose Web Server version 7.14 (Nozomi Networks).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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