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CVE-2012-6619: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 08 2014(Updated: )

MongoDB was found to be affected by a memory over-read bug that can be used by an authenticated user (if applicable) to obtain raw MongoDB server process memory contents via incorrect BSON object length. This issue does not seem to cross a security boundary under most deployments, but for some it could, like differently-privileged MongoDB users, data already deleted from the DB yet staying in process memory, or/and metadata that is not normally retrievable. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/27">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/27</a> <a href="http://blog.ptsecurity.com/2012/11/attacking-mongodb.html">http://blog.ptsecurity.com/2012/11/attacking-mongodb.html</a> <a href="https://github.com/cyberpunkych/attacking_mongodb">https://github.com/cyberpunkych/attacking_mongodb</a> (The files used for the attack demonstration.)

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mongodb<2.3.2
2.3.2
MongoDB<=2.3.1
MongoDB=1.2.0
MongoDB=1.4.0
MongoDB=1.6.0
MongoDB=1.8.0
MongoDB=2.0.0
MongoDB=2.0.1
MongoDB=2.0.2
MongoDB=2.0.3
MongoDB=2.0.4
MongoDB=2.0.5
MongoDB=2.0.6
MongoDB=2.0.7
MongoDB=2.0.8
MongoDB=2.2.0
MongoDB=2.2.1
MongoDB=2.2.2
MongoDB=2.2.3
MongoDB=2.2.4
MongoDB=2.2.5
MongoDB=2.2.6
MongoDB=2.2.7
MongoDB=2.3.0
<=2.3.1
=1.2.0
=1.4.0
=1.6.0
=1.8.0
=2.0.0
=2.0.1
=2.0.2
=2.0.3
=2.0.4
=2.0.5
=2.0.6
=2.0.7
=2.0.8
=2.2.0
=2.2.1
=2.2.2
=2.2.3
=2.2.4
=2.2.5
=2.2.6
=2.2.7
=2.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6619?

    CVE-2012-6619 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to expose raw memory contents to authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6619?

    To fix CVE-2012-6619, upgrade MongoDB to version 2.3.2 or later.

  • Which versions of MongoDB are affected by CVE-2012-6619?

    CVE-2012-6619 affects MongoDB versions prior to 2.3.2, including 2.3.1 and earlier versions.

  • Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2012-6619?

    No, CVE-2012-6619 requires authentication to exploit the memory over-read vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-6619 classified as?

    CVE-2012-6619 is classified as a memory over-read vulnerability.

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