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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2019-2389

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 Mon...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MongodbMongodb>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2389?

CVE-2019-2389 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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 Mon...

How severe is CVE-2019-2389?

CVE-2019-2389 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-2389?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb.