CVE-2017-2909

7.5 HIGH
Published: November 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0416
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.4%
70th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

cesanta