CVE-2024-3374: mongodb — Fix

Description

An unauthenticated user can trigger a fatal assertion in the server while generating ftdc diagnostic metrics due to attempting to build a BSON object that exceeds certain memory sizes. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to and including 5.0.16 and MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to and including 6.0.5.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-617 CWE-617

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mongodb	mongodb	5.0.0 — 5.0.16
mongodb	mongodb	6.0.0 — 6.0.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-75601 https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-75601

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3374? +

An unauthenticated user can trigger a fatal assertion in the server while generating ftdc diagnostic metrics due to attempting to build a BSON object that exceeds certain memory sizes. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to and including 5.0.16 and MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to and including 6.0.5. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-3374? +

CVE-2024-3374 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3374? +

CVE-2024-3374 affects products from mongodb, specifically: mongodb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3374? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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