CVE-2017-15535
First published: Wed Nov 01 2017(Updated: )
MongoDB 3.4.x before 3.4.10, and 3.5.x-development, has a disabled-by-default configuration setting, networkMessageCompressors (aka wire protocol compression), which exposes a vulnerability when enabled that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to deny service or modify memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB | >=3.4.0<3.4.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15535?
CVE-2017-15535 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to denial of service or memory modification.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15535?
To fix CVE-2017-15535, ensure that the networkMessageCompressors setting is disabled in your MongoDB configuration.
Which versions of MongoDB are affected by CVE-2017-15535?
CVE-2017-15535 affects MongoDB versions 3.4.x before 3.4.10 and 3.5.x-development.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-15535?
CVE-2017-15535 can be exploited by a malicious attacker to launch denial-of-service attacks or to modify the memory of the MongoDB server.
Is the networkMessageCompressors setting enabled by default in MongoDB?
No, the networkMessageCompressors setting is disabled by default in MongoDB.
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