7.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14227

First published: Sat Sep 09 2017(Updated: )

In MongoDB libbson 1.7.0, the bson_iter_codewscope function in bson-iter.c miscalculates a bson_utf8_validate length argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read in the bson_utf8_validate function in bson-utf8.c), as demonstrated by bson-to-json.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MongoDB=1.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14227?

    CVE-2017-14227 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14227?

    To fix CVE-2017-14227, upgrade your MongoDB installation to version 1.7.1 or later.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-14227?

    CVE-2017-14227 can lead to a denial of service resulting in a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • Which versions of MongoDB are affected by CVE-2017-14227?

    CVE-2017-14227 specifically affects MongoDB version 1.7.0.

  • How does CVE-2017-14227 allow remote attacks?

    CVE-2017-14227 allows remote attackers to exploit a miscalculation in the bson_utf8_validate length argument.

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