Vulnerability Description
The CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509 function in db/commands/authentication_commands.cpp in mongod in MongoDB 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting authentication with an invalid X.509 client certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo/commit/c151e0660b9736fe66b224f1129a16871165251b
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-13753Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo/commit/c151e0660b9736fe66b224f1129a16871165251b
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-13753Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3971?
CVE-2014-3971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509 function in db/commands/authentication_commands.cpp in mongod in MongoDB 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) b...
How severe is CVE-2014-3971?
CVE-2014-3971 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb.