CVE-2021-27425 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

Cesanta Software Mongoose-OS v2.17.0 is vulnerable to integer wrap-around in function mm_malloc. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavior such as a crash or a remote code injection/execution.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cesanta	Mongoose Os	2.17.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-osProductThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://github.com/cesanta/mongoose-osProductThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-27425?

CVE-2021-27425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Cesanta Software Mongoose-OS v2.17.0 is vulnerable to integer wrap-around in function mm_malloc. This improper memory assignment can lead to arbitrary memory allocation, resulting in unexpected behavi...

How severe is CVE-2021-27425?

CVE-2021-27425 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27425?

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