MongoDB
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cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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MongoDB GridFS Metadata Validation Vulnerability Allowing Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in MongoDB's handling of user-controlled chunkSize metadata within GridFS. The issue arises from inadequate validation of the metadata, which can lead to malformed GridFS metadata overflowing its designated container. This vulnerability affects several versions of the MongoDB C Driver.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a buffer overflow, which may lead to arbitrary code execution or other unintended behavior by overwriting memory.
Added: Jan 27, 2026, 6:29 PM
Updated: Jan 27, 2026, 6:29 PM
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3.5remediation
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2.4threat
0.0urgency
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