CVE-2017-2893
7.5
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 5.3%
Description
An exploitable NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the MQTT packet parsing functionality of Cesanta Mongoose 6.8. An MQTT SUBSCRIBE packet can cause a NULL pointer dereference leading to server crash and denial of service. An attacker needs to send a specially crafted MQTT packet over the network to trigger this vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2893
To remediate CVE-2017-2893, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/smplayer—upgrade to 18.5.0~ds1-1 or later
Is CVE-2017-2893 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 5.3%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 18.5.0~ds1-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |