Description
An exploitable arbitrary memory read vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet-parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.13. It is a heap-based buffer over-read in mg_mqtt_next_subscribe_topic. A specially crafted MQTT SUBSCRIBE packet can cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds memory read potentially resulting in information disclosure and denial of service. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 9.1/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://github.com/TiffanyBlue/PoCbyMyself/blob/master/mongoose6.13/mqtt/Cesanta%20Mongoose%20MQTT%20mg_mqtt_next_subscribe_topic%20heap%20buffer%20overflow.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/thracky/status/1059472674940993541Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TiffanyBlue/PoCbyMyself/blob/master/mongoose6.13/mqtt/Cesanta%20Mongoose%20MQTT%20mg_mqtt_next_subscribe_topic%20heap%20buffer%20overflow.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/thracky/status/1059472674940993541Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 29, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified