MongoDB version 1.3.23 represents a minor update to the popular Node.js driver, building upon the foundation laid by version 1.3.22. While both versions share core functionalities for interacting with MongoDB databases, a key difference for developers lies in the updated BSON dependency. Version 1.3.23 utilizes bson version 0.2.5, whereas the previous version relied on bson version 0.2.4. This seemingly small increment signifies potential performance improvements, bug fixes, and enhanced serialization/deserialization capabilities within the BSON layer, directly impacting data handling within MongoDB interactions.
Both versions maintain identical dependencies for critical functionalities such as authentication (Kerberos), documentation generation (dox), templating (ejs), asynchronous control flow (async, step), memory leak detection (gleak), integration testing (integra), HTTP requests (request), markdown parsing, unit testing (nodeunit), argument parsing (optimist), and JavaScript minification (uglify-js). The optional Kerberos dependency remains consistent, indicating unchanged support for secure authentication mechanisms. Developers upgrading to 1.3.23 can expect continued stability in these areas, avoiding potential compatibility issues with existing toolchains. The core API and usage patterns remain largely the same, ensuring a smooth transition for existing MongoDB Node.js developers although it's advisable to check the changelog. The release date difference indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting active maintenance and improvements to the Node.js MongoDB driver. Therefore, upgrading to version 1.3.23 is advisable to benefit from the latest enhancements and bug fixes in the BSON library.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.3.23 of the package
Denial of Service in mongodb
Versions of mongodb prior to 3.1.13 are vulnerable to Denial of Service. The package fails to properly catch an exception when a collection name is invalid and the DB does not exist, crashing the application.
Upgrade to version 3.1.13 or later.
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in bson
Incorrect parsing of certain JSON input may result in js-bson not correctly serializing BSON. This may cause unexpected application behaviour including data disclosure.
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in bson
All versions of bson before 1.1.4 are vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data. The package will ignore an unknown value for an object's _bsontype, leading to cases where an object is serialized as a document rather than the intended BSON type.
DLL Injection in kerberos
Version of kerberos prior to 1.0.0 are vulnerable to DLL Injection. The package loads DLLs without specifying a full path. This may allow attackers to create a file with the same name in a folder that precedes the intended file in the DLL path search. Doing so would allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the machine.
Upgrade to version 1.0.0 or later.
