CVE-2017-2909

Published Nov 7, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
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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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-12050 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 3:17 AM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 7, 2017, 4:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:17 AM