Vulnerability identifier: #VU48658

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7928

CWE-ID: CWE-158

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MongoDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes NUL characters or null bytes when they are sent to a downstream component. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger a read overrun and access arbitrary memory by issuing specially crafted queries.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MongoDB: 3.6.0 - 4.5.0

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External links
http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-49404

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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.