SB2023082253 - Buffer overflow in Mongoose



SB2023082253 - Buffer overflow in Mongoose

Published: August 22, 2023 Updated: June 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023082253
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25887)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in mg_resolve_from_hosts_file in Mongoose 6.18, when reading from a crafted hosts file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.