Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_http_multipart_wait_for_boundary function in mongoose.c in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.7 and earlier and Mongoose OS 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a multipart/form-data POST request without a MIME boundary string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cesanta | Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library | <= 6.7 |
| Cesanta | Mongoose Os | <= 1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540355/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97370Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-os/commit/042eb437973a202d00589b13d628181c6dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/commit/b8402ed0733e3f244588b61ad5fedd093e3cfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CVE-2017-7ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41826/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540355/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97370Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-os/commit/042eb437973a202d00589b13d628181c6dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/commit/b8402ed0733e3f244588b61ad5fedd093e3cfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CVE-2017-7ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41826/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7185?
CVE-2017-7185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the mg_http_multipart_wait_for_boundary function in mongoose.c in Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library 6.7 and earlier and Mongoose OS 1.2 and earlier allows re...
How severe is CVE-2017-7185?
CVE-2017-7185 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-2017-7185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library, Cesanta Mongoose Os.