CVE-2019-20923

Crash while handling internal Javascript exception types

Description

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted queries, which throw unhandled Javascript exceptions containing types intended to be scoped to the Javascript engine's internals. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.7.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.43%
Vendor Advisory mongodb.org
Affected: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-39481 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20923?
CVE-2019-20923 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-20923?
To fix CVE-2019-20923, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-20923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-20923 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-20923?
CVE-2019-20923 affects MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server.
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