openEuler 20.03 LTS update for mongodb-4.0.1-4

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU27864

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7921

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect serialization of internal state in the authorization subsystem in MongoDB Server. A remote attacker with valid user credentials can bypass IP whitelisting protection mechanism and gain access to the MongoDB server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 20.03 LTS

mongodb-server: before 4.0.1-4

mongodb-test: before 4.0.1-4

mongodb-debugsource: before 4.0.1-4

mongodb-debuginfo: before 4.0.1-4

mongodb-help: before 4.0.1-4

mongodb: before 4.0.1-4

External links

http://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2020-1027

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.