Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Mongoose before 6.15. The parse_mqtt() function in mg_mqtt.c has a critical heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cesanta | Mongoose | < 6.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/commit/b3e0f780c34cea88f057a62213c012aa88fe2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/releases/tag/6.15Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/commit/b3e0f780c34cea88f057a62213c012aa88fe2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose/releases/tag/6.15Release NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12951?
CVE-2019-12951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Mongoose before 6.15. The parse_mqtt() function in mg_mqtt.c has a critical heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2019-12951?
CVE-2019-12951 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cesanta Mongoose.