CVE-2024-42650: nanomq — Exploit

Description

NanoMQ 0.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component /nanomq/pub_handler.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PUBLISH message.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
emqx	nanomq	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/emqx/nanomq/issues/1168 https://github.com/nanomq/nanomq/pull/1170

Other References

https://github.com/nanomq/nanomq

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42650? +

NanoMQ 0.17.5 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component /nanomq/pub_handler.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PUBLISH message. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42650? +

CVE-2024-42650 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42650? +

CVE-2024-42650 affects products from emqx, specifically: nanomq. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42650? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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