CVE-2024-6381

MongoDB C Driver bson_strfreev may be susceptible to integer overflow

Description

The bson_strfreev function in the MongoDB C driver library may be susceptible to an integer overflow where the function will try to free memory at a negative offset. This may result in memory corruption. This issue affected libbson versions prior to 1.26.2

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: MongoDB Inc libbson
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-5622

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6381?
CVE-2024-6381 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6381?
To fix CVE-2024-6381, 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-2024-6381 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6381 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-2024-6381?
CVE-2024-6381 affects MongoDB Inc libbson.
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