CVE-2024-10921: Improper neutralization of null bytes may lead to buffer over-reads in MongoDB Server
First published: Thu Nov 14 2024(Updated: )
An authorized user may trigger crashes or receive the contents of buffer over-reads of Server memory by issuing specially crafted requests that construct malformed BSON in the MongoDB Server. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.30 , MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.19, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.15 and MongoDB Server v8.0 versions prior to and including 8.0.2.
Credit: cna@mongodb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Server | <5.0.30 | |
| MongoDB Server | <6.0.19 | |
| MongoDB Server | <7.0.15 | |
| MongoDB Server | <=8.0.2 |
Remedy
Customers and users should promptly upgrade to a patched version of the MongoDB Server product. At the time of publication, no misuse of this issue has been observed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-10921?
The severity of CVE-2024-10921 is classified as high due to buffer over-read vulnerabilities that can be triggered by malicious requests.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10921?
To fix CVE-2024-10921, upgrade MongoDB Server to version 5.0.30 or later, or to version 6.0.19 or later.
Which MongoDB Server versions are affected by CVE-2024-10921?
CVE-2024-10921 affects MongoDB Server versions prior to 5.0.30, 6.0.19, 7.0.15, and includes up to 8.0.2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-10921 allow?
CVE-2024-10921 allows authorized users to cause crashes or read sensitive data from Server memory through specially crafted BSON requests.
Is my MongoDB version vulnerable to CVE-2024-10921?
Check if your MongoDB version is below 5.0.30, 6.0.19, or 7.0.15, or if you are using up to 8.0.2 to determine vulnerability to CVE-2024-10921.
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