CVE-2026-18888: MongoDB BI Connector ODBC driver may write outside an allocated buffer when retrieving large floating point values as character data

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

The MongoDB BI Connector ODBC Driver converts floating point column values into text without checking that the result fits within the destination buffer. When an application reads a sufficiently large floating point value as text, the driver may write beyond the end of that buffer and corrupt adjacent memory. A user who can store data in a collection read through the BI Connector could use this to crash the application performing the read.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MongoDB BI Connector ODBC driver

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-18888?

CVE-2026-18888 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-18888?

To fix CVE-2026-18888, update the MongoDB BI Connector ODBC driver to the latest version available.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-18888?

CVE-2026-18888 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the MongoDB BI Connector ODBC driver.

4

What can be impacted by CVE-2026-18888?

CVE-2026-18888 can lead to memory corruption when large floating point values are improperly converted to text.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-18888?

CVE-2026-18888 affects the MongoDB BI Connector ODBC driver.

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