CVE-2013-3969 Null dereference in n/a
Authenticated remote attackers can crash the MongoDB server or potentially execute arbitrary code via an invalid RefDB object in the find prototype.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3969?
CVE-2013-3969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Mongodb, published on 1 Oct 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The find prototype in scripting/engine_v8.h in MongoDB 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid RefDB object.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3969?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mongodb Mongodb.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3969?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-3969 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-3969 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as CVE-2013-4142, GHSA-27xw-phm9-jmx3.