#VU98510 Out-of-bounds read in mongo-python-driver - CVE-2024-5629

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98510

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5629

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mongo-python-driver
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the bson module. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mongo-python-driver: 4.0 - 4.6.2

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External links
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/PYTHON-4305
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00007.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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