Resource management error in MongoDB, MongoDB
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-3969 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-399 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
MongoDB Server applications / Database software |
| Vendor | MongoDB, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Resource management error
EUVDB-ID: #VU42507
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3969
CWE-ID:
CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.
The find prototype in scripting/engine_v8.h in MongoDB 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid RefDB object.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMongoDB: 2.4.0 - 2.4.4
External linkshttp://blog.scrt.ch/2013/06/04/mongodb-rce-by-databasespraying/
http://secunia.com/advisories/54170
http://www.mongodb.org/about/alerts/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/30/10
http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-9878
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
