CVE-2024-3372: MongoDB Server may have unexpected application behaviour due to invalid BSON

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

Improper validation of certain metadata input may result in the server not correctly serialising BSON. This can be performed pre-authentication and may cause unexpected application behavior including unavailability of serverStatus responses. This issue affects MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.6, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.14 and MongoDB Server v.5.0 versions prior to 5.0.25.

Affected Software

6 affected components
MongoDB MongoDB Server<7.0.6
MongoDB MongoDB Server<6.0.14
MongoDB MongoDB Server<5.0.25
MongoDB MongoDB>=5.0.0<5.0.25
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.0.0<6.0.14
MongoDB MongoDB>=7.0.0<7.0.6

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3372?

CVE-2024-3372 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause unexpected application behavior.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3372?

To fix CVE-2024-3372, upgrade MongoDB Server to version 7.0.6 or later, or to version 6.0.14 or later, or to version 5.0.25 or later.

3

What versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2024-3372?

CVE-2024-3372 affects MongoDB Server versions earlier than 5.0.25, 6.0.14, and 7.0.6.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-3372 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-3372 can result in unavailability of serverStatus responses and unexpected application behavior.

5

Is CVE-2024-3372 a pre-authentication vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2024-3372 can be exploited pre-authentication.

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