MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2023-0809

In Mosquitto before 2.0.16, excessive memory is allocated based on malicious initial packets that are not CONNECT packets.

Vulnerability Description

In Mosquitto before 2.0.16, excessive memory is allocated based on malicious initial packets that are not CONNECT packets.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EclipseMosquitto< 2.0.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-0809?

CVE-2023-0809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). In Mosquitto before 2.0.16, excessive memory is allocated based on malicious initial packets that are not CONNECT packets.

How severe is CVE-2023-0809?

CVE-2023-0809 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0809?

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