What is CVE-2019-2389?

CVE-2019-2389 is a vulnerability in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts that allows users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init.

Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2019-2389?

MongoDB Server v3.4 to v4.0 versions (3.4.0 to 3.4.22, 3.6.0 to 3.6.14, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11) are affected by CVE-2019-2389.

How severe is CVE-2019-2389?

CVE-2019-2389 has a severity rating of 4.2 (medium).

How can I fix CVE-2019-2389?

To fix CVE-2019-2389, it is recommended to update MongoDB Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2389?

More information about CVE-2019-2389 can be found at https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563.

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CVE-2019-2389

medium

5.3

CWE

20 732

30/8/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-2389: Process termination via PID file manipulation

First published: Fri Aug 30 2019(Updated: )

Incorrect scoping of kill operations in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts allow users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.11; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.14; MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22.

Credit: cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MongoDB MongoDB	>=3.4.0<3.4.22
MongoDB MongoDB	>=3.6.0<3.6.14
MongoDB MongoDB	>=4.0.0<4.0.11

Remedy

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563

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Reference Links

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2389?
CVE-2019-2389 is a vulnerability in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts that allows users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init.
Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2019-2389?
MongoDB Server v3.4 to v4.0 versions (3.4.0 to 3.4.22, 3.6.0 to 3.6.14, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11) are affected by CVE-2019-2389.
How severe is CVE-2019-2389?
CVE-2019-2389 has a severity rating of 4.2 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2019-2389?
To fix CVE-2019-2389, it is recommended to update MongoDB Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2389?
More information about CVE-2019-2389 can be found at https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563.

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