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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-25887

Buffer overflow in mg_resolve_from_hosts_file in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in mg_resolve_from_hosts_file in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CesantaMongoose6.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-25887?

CVE-2020-25887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in mg_resolve_from_hosts_file in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.

How severe is CVE-2020-25887?

CVE-2020-25887 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25887?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cesanta Mongoose.