CVE-2021-20329: Specific cstrings input may not be properly validated in the Go Driver
First published: Tue Mar 30 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Mongo. Specific cstrings input may not be properly validated in the MongoDB Go Driver when marshaling Go objects into BSON. This flaw allows a malicious user to use a Go object with a specific string to inject additional fields into marshaled documents.
Credit: cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb Go Driver | <=1.5.0 | |
| go/go.mongodb.org/mongo-driver | <1.5.1 | 1.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20329
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/releases/tag/v1.5.1
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/pull/622
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/commit/2aca31d5986a9e1c65a92264736de9fdc3b9b4ca
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/GODRIVER-1923
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f6mq-5m25-4r72 (Advisory)
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-20329 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20329 https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f6mq-5m25-4r72 https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/releases/tag/v1.5.1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1971033
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1392
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1656
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1504
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1409
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1326
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1328
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4730
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1525
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3645
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-20329
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5006
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5007
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6817
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0193
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2021-0112
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20329?
The severity of CVE-2021-20329 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.
How does CVE-2021-20329 affect MongoDB Go Driver?
CVE-2021-20329 affects all MongoDB Go Drivers up to version 1.5.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-20329?
CVE-2021-20329 could allow a malicious user to inject additional fields into marshalled MongoDB documents.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20329 in MongoDB Go Driver?
To fix CVE-2021-20329 in MongoDB Go Driver, update to version 1.5.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20329?
More information about CVE-2021-20329 can be found at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20329), [GitHub Release](https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/releases/tag/v1.5.1), [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-go-driver/pull/622).
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