CVE-2019-20923: Crash while handling internal Javascript exception types
First published: Mon Nov 23 2020(Updated: )
A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted queries, which throw unhandled Javascript exceptions containing types intended to be scoped to the Javascript engine's internals. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.7.
Credit: cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB MongoDB | >=4.0.0<4.0.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-20923.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-20923 vulnerability?
The severity rating of CVE-2019-20923 vulnerability is 6.5 (Medium).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a user authorized to perform database queries issuing specially crafted queries.
What is the affected software by CVE-2019-20923 vulnerability?
The affected software is MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.7.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20923 vulnerability?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2019-20923 vulnerability is to upgrade to MongoDB Server version 4.0.7 or later.
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