CVE-2017-15535

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: November 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

MongoDB 3.4.x before 3.4.10, and 3.5.x-development, has a disabled-by-default configuration setting, networkMessageCompressors (aka wire protocol compression), which exposes a vulnerability when enabled that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to deny service or modify memory.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101689
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-31273
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101689
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-31273
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
72th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mongodb