CVE-2019-20924: Invariant in IndexBoundsBuilder

Published Nov 23, 2020
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Updated

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted queries which trigger an invariant in the IndexBoundsBuilder. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.2.

Other sources

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted queries which trigger an invariant in the IndexBoundsBuilder. This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.2.0<4.2.2

Event History

Nov 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-20924.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20924?

The severity of CVE-2019-20924 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20924?

The affected software versions are MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.2.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by a user authorized to perform database queries by issuing specially crafted queries which trigger an invariant in the IndexBoundsBuilder, causing a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20924?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2019-20924 in MongoDB Server version 4.2.2. Users should update to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.

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