Cesanta MJS 2.20.0 src/mjs_ffi.c ffi_cb_impl_wpwwwww denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cesanta MJS 2.20.0. This impacts the function ffi_cb_impl_wpwwwww of the file src/mjs_ffi.c. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-29569. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cesanta MJS 2.20.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function ffi_cb_impl_wpwwwww of the file src/mjs_ffi.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a SEGV vulnerability via ffi_cb_impl_wpwwwww at src/mjs_ffi.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

The weakness was published 04/14/2023 as 239. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-29569 since 04/07/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-33110). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 239
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29569 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225960
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2023 16:12
Updated: 12/11/2025 04:58
Changes: 04/14/2023 16:12 (40), 05/03/2023 09:03 (11), 12/11/2025 04:58 (16)
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