Vulnerability Description
The MongoDB bson JavaScript module (also known as js-bson) versions 0.5.0 to 1.0.x before 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in lib/bson/decimal128.js. The flaw is triggered when the Decimal128.fromString() function is called to parse a long untrusted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Js-Bson | >= 0.5.0, < 1.0.5 |
References
- https://github.com/mongodb/js-bson/commit/bd61c45157c53a1698ff23770160cf4783e9eaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:bson:20180225ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mongodb/js-bson/commit/bd61c45157c53a1698ff23770160cf4783e9eaPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:bson:20180225ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-13863?
CVE-2018-13863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The MongoDB bson JavaScript module (also known as js-bson) versions 0.5.0 to 1.0.x before 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in lib/bson/decimal128.js. The flaw is t...
How severe is CVE-2018-13863?
CVE-2018-13863 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-13863?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Js-Bson.