CVE-2016-3104

Name: CVE-2016-3104
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-14T18:59:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3104 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mongod in MongoDB 2.6, when using 2.4-style users, and 2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and process termination) by leveraging in-memory database representation when authenticating against a non-existent database.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mongod in MongoDB 2.6, when using 2.4-style users, and 2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and process termination) by leveraging in-memory database representation when authenticating against a non-existent database.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.0
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94929Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324496Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-24378Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94929Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324496Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-24378Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3104?

How severe is CVE-2016-3104?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3104 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3104?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST