CVE-2016-6494
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The client in MongoDB uses world-readable permissions on .dbshell history files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The client in MongoDB uses world-readable permissions on .dbshell history files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | < 3.0.15 |
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 3.2, < 3.2.14 |
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 3.3, < 3.3.14 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/29/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/29/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=832908Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1362553Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo/commit/035cf2afc04988b22cb67f4ebfd77e9b344cb6e0Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-25335Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/29/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/29/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=832908Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1362553Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/mongodb/mongo/commit/035cf2afc04988b22cb67f4ebfd77e9b344cb6e0Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-25335Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6494?
The client in MongoDB uses world-readable permissions on .dbshell history files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
How severe is CVE-2016-6494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6494?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-6494?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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