CVE-2018-16790
First published: Mon Sep 10 2018(Updated: )
_bson_iter_next_internal in bson-iter.c in libbson 1.12.0, as used in MongoDB mongo-c-driver and other products, has a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted bson buffer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libbson | <1.13.0 | 1.13.0 |
| Mongodb Libbson | =1.12.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-2819
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1627925
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1627924
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1482654
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1482654&action=edit
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-c-driver/commit/0d9a4d98bfdf4acd2c0138d4aaeb4e2e0934bd84
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1630042
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1627923
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1627923#c3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-16790.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16790?
The severity of CVE-2018-16790 is high with a severity value of 8.1.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-16790?
The software affected by CVE-2018-16790 includes libbson version 1.12.0 and MongoDB mongo-c-driver.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16790?
To fix CVE-2018-16790, you should update libbson to version 1.13.0 or higher.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16790?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16790 is CWE-125.
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