CVE-2024-8207: mongodb — Fix

Description

In certain highly specific configurations of the host system and MongoDB server binary installation on Linux Operating Systems, it may be possible for a unintended actor with host-level access to cause the MongoDB Server binary to load unintended actor-controlled shared libraries when the server binary is started, potentially resulting in the unintended actor gaining full control over the MongoDB server process. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.14 and MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.3. Required Configuration: Only environments with Linux as the underlying operating system is affected by this issue

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-114 CWE-114

CWE-610 CWE-610

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mongodb	mongodb	5.0.0 — 5.0.14
mongodb	mongodb	6.0.0 — 6.0.3
mongodb	mongodb	6.1.0 — 6.1.1
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-69507

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250516-0009/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8207? +

In certain highly specific configurations of the host system and MongoDB server binary installation on Linux Operating Systems, it may be possible for a unintended actor with host-level access to cause the MongoDB Server binary to load unintended actor-controlled shared libraries when the server binary is started, potentially resulting in the unintended actor gaining full control over the MongoDB server process. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.14 and MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.3. Required Configuration: Only environments with Linux as the underlying operating system is affected by this issue It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8207? +

CVE-2024-8207 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4 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-2024-8207? +

CVE-2024-8207 affects products from linux, mongodb, specifically: linux_kernel, mongodb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8207? +

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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