CVE-2024-42384: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server
Description
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server v7.14 allows an attacker to send an unexpected TLS packet and produce a segmentation fault on the application.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Cesanta
Mongoose Web Server
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound condition in Cesanta Mongoose Web Server up to version 7.14. An attacker can exploit this by sending an unexpected TLS packet, which causes the server to crash due to a segmentation fault. The issue is classified under CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability results in a denial of service by causing the Mongoose Web Server to crash (segmentation fault). There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity of data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published as of the information provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-31T12:51:37.203Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9fcd15acd9273b495c3733
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 08:53:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:07:07 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 18:48:11 UTC
Views: 64
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