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CVE-2017-2909

CVSS 3.1
7.5 high
EPSS
1%p71
Published
()
Modified
Description

An infinite loop programming error exists in the DNS server functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8 library. A specially crafted DNS request can cause an infinite loop resulting in high CPU usage and Denial Of Service. An attacker can send a packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.

Vendors
cesanta
Products
mongoose
Weakness
CWE-835
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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