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CVE-2014-3971

The CmdAuthenticate::_authenticateX509 function in db/commands/authentication_commands.cpp in mongod in MongoDB 2.6.x before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting authentication with an invalid X.509 client certificate.

Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
25 Dec 2014
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
MongoDBServers and applications · cpe:a:mongodb:mongodb
  • Version 2.6.0
  • Version 2.6.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3971
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-3971