CVE-2026-9100
Heap memory out of bounds read and crash in C Driver legacy GridFS file reader
Description
The MongoDB C Driver's legacy GridFS API accepts malformed file metadata from the database without adequate validation. Crafted documents in a GridFS collection may cause any application that reads those files via the legacy API to either crash (via a division-by-zero) or silently leak process memory contents (via an out-of-bounds read).
INFO
Published Date :
May 20, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 20, 2026, 5:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9100
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the MongoDB C Driver to a fixed version.
- Avoid using the legacy GridFS API if possible.
- Validate all metadata before using it.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-9100.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-6281 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The MongoDB C Driver's legacy GridFS API accepts malformed file metadata from the database without adequate validation. Crafted documents in a GridFS collection may cause any application that reads those files via the legacy API to either crash (via a division-by-zero) or silently leak process memory contents (via an out-of-bounds read). Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-1285 Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-6281