Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-2894
Potential exploit
An exploitable stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. A specially crafted MQTT SUBSCRIBE packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-2894
- cpe:2.3:a:cesanta:mongoose:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-2894
12.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 93 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-2894
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
Talos | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-2894
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-2894
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0401
TALOS-2017-0401 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Technical Description;Third Party Advisory
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