MongoDB 2.6.0/2.6.1 _authenticateX509 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MongoDB 2.6.0/2.6.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-3971. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MongoDB 2.6.0/2.6.1 (Database Software). This affects the function CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/29/2014 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-3971 since 06/04/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99882) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57350†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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OpenVAS ID: 100806
OpenVAS Name: MongoDB mongod Malformed X.509 Certificate Handling Remote DoS Vulnerability (Linux)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MongoDB 2.6.2
Patch: github.com

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04/29/2014 🔍
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06/04/2014 +36 days 🔍
12/25/2014 +204 days 🔍
01/15/2015 +21 days 🔍
03/16/2016 +426 days 🔍
03/02/2022 +2177 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: c151e0660b9736fe66b224f1129a16871165251b
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68607
X-Force: 99882 - MongoDB CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509 function denial of service, Medium Risk
Vulnerability Center: 57350 - MongoDB 2.6.x before 2.6.2 Remote DoS via an Invalid X.509 Client Certificate, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2015 11:20
Updated: 03/02/2022 13:03
Changes: 01/15/2015 11:20 (59), 02/01/2019 14:35 (5), 03/02/2022 13:03 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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