VDB-332916 · CVE-2025-12119 · Nessus 275784

MongoDB C Driver/PHP Driver mongoc_bulk_operation_t expired pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MongoDB C Driver and PHP Driver. Affected by this issue is the function mongoc_bulk_operation_t. The manipulation results in expired pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-12119. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MongoDB C Driver and PHP Driver (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function mongoc_bulk_operation_t. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a expired pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-825. The product dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that was previously valid, but is no longer valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A mongoc_bulk_operation_t may read invalid memory if large options are passed.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-12119 since 10/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 275784 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-12119), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (275784) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2642). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Open Source MongoDB

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

MongoDB

Name

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Expired pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-825
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 275784
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-12119

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/23/2025 CVE reserved
11/19/2025 +27 days Advisory disclosed
11/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/08/2025 +19 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-12119 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12119
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-332916
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2642 - MongoDB: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2025 07:33
Updated: 12/08/2025 15:32
Changes: 11/19/2025 07:33 (40), 11/19/2025 07:34 (36), 11/20/2025 05:51 (2), 11/21/2025 04:44 (7), 12/08/2025 15:32 (11)
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