CVE-2019-2393: Crash while joining collections with $lookup

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 use $lookup and collations. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.1; MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.13 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.15.

Other sources

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted queries, which use $lookup and collations. This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.1; v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.13; v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.15.

Affected Software

3 affected components
MongoDB MongoDB>=3.6.0<3.6.15
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.0.0<4.0.13
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.2.0<4.2.1

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-2393?

CVE-2019-2393 is a vulnerability that allows a user with database query authorization to trigger a denial of service attack by issuing specially crafted queries in MongoDB Server.

2

Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2019-2393?

CVE-2019-2393 affects MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.1, v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.13, and v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.15.

3

How does CVE-2019-2393 affect MongoDB Server?

CVE-2019-2393 allows a user with database query authorization to cause a denial of service by using $lookup and collations in specially crafted queries.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2393?

CVE-2019-2393 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-2393?

To fix CVE-2019-2393, MongoDB Server users should upgrade to version 4.2.1, 4.0.13, or 3.6.15 depending on their current version.

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