Vulnerability in Mongodb C_driver
CVE-2023-0437
When calling bson_utf8_validate on some inputs a loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached may occur, i.e. an infinite loop. This issue affects All MongoDB C Driver versions prior to versions 1.25.0.
EPSS: 0.011 (61.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Mongodb C_driver
- Mongodb Inc C Driver — versions 1.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cna@mongodb.com (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- cna@mongodb.com
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0437?
- CVE-2023-0437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mongodb C_driver, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-01-12.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0437?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-0437 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.