CVE-2019-2389

Process termination via PID file manipulation

Description

Incorrect scoping of kill operations in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts allow users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.11; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.14; MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory mongodb.org
Affected: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563 issue tracking patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2389?
CVE-2019-2389 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-2389?
To fix CVE-2019-2389, 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-2019-2389 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-2389 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-2019-2389?
CVE-2019-2389 affects MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Server.
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