CVE-2019-2390: Code execution on Windows via OpenSSL engine injection

Published Aug 30, 2019
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Updated

An unprivileged user or program on Microsoft Windows which can create OpenSSL configuration files in a fixed location may cause utility programs shipped with MongoDB server to run attacker defined code as the user running the utility. This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server 4.0 prior to 4.0.11; 3.6 prior to 3.6.14; 3.4 prior to 3.4.22.

Other sources

An unprivileged user or program on Microsoft Windows which can create OpenSSL configuration files in a fixed location may cause utility programs shipped with MongoDB server to run attacker defined code as the user running the utility. This issue MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.11; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.14 and MongoDB Server v3.4 prior to 3.4.22.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MongoDB MongoDB>=3.4.0<3.4.22
MongoDB MongoDB>=3.6.0<3.6.14
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.0.0<4.0.11
Microsoft Windows
MongoDB MongoDB>=3.4.0<3.4.22
MongoDB MongoDB>=3.6.0<3.6.14
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.0.0<4.0.11
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2390?

The severity of CVE-2019-2390 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What is CVE-2019-2390?

CVE-2019-2390 is a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user or program on Microsoft Windows to run attacker-defined code as the user running the utility programs shipped with MongoDB server.

3

How does CVE-2019-2390 affect MongoDB Server?

CVE-2019-2390 affects MongoDB Server versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.22, 3.6.0 to 3.6.14, and 4.0.0 to 4.0.11.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-2390?

To fix CVE-2019-2390, it is recommended to upgrade MongoDB Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2390?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-2390 at the following reference: https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-42233.

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