Vulnerability Description
MQTT before 3.4.6 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 allows specifically crafted MQTT packets to crash the application, making a DoS attack feasible with very little bandwidth.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mqtt-Packet Project | Mqtt-Packet | < 3.4.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mcollina/mosca/issues/393ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mqttjs/mqtt-packet/pull/8ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/75Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mcollina/mosca/issues/393ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mqttjs/mqtt-packet/pull/8ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/75Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10523?
CVE-2016-10523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MQTT before 3.4.6 and 4.0.x before 4.0.5 allows specifically crafted MQTT packets to crash the application, making a DoS attack feasible with very little bandwidth.
How severe is CVE-2016-10523?
CVE-2016-10523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mqtt-Packet Project Mqtt-Packet.