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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Mosquitto | < 2.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mosquitto.org/blog/2023/08/version-2-0-16-released/Release Notes
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-09
- https://mosquitto.org/blog/2023/08/version-2-0-16-released/Release Notes
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-09
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.