MongoDB version 2.0.44 represents a subtle but important update to the 2.0.x series, building upon version 2.0.43. Both versions serve as a legacy driver emulation layer on top of the more modern mongodb-core, offering a familiar interface for developers accustomed to older MongoDB driver versions. Key dependencies like es6-promise and readable-stream remain consistent, ensuring compatibility for asynchronous operations and stream handling.
The primary difference lies within the mongodb-core dependency, upgraded from version 1.2.12 in 2.0.43 to 1.2.14 in 2.0.44. This seemingly minor version bump in the underlying driver likely addresses bug fixes, performance improvements, or internal enhancements within the core MongoDB interaction layer. Developers might experience subtle improvements in connection stability, query execution speed, or specific edge-case behaviors.
The development dependencies, including tools for testing, documentation, and code quality, remain unchanged. This suggests the update focused on core driver improvements rather than significant API or feature additions.
For developers already using the 2.0.x series, upgrading to 2.0.44 is generally recommended to benefit from the underlying improvements in mongodb-core, potentially leading to a more robust and efficient MongoDB integration. Before upgrading, always consult the mongodb-core changelog to understand the specific changes implemented in versions 1.2.13 and 1.2.14, ensuring compatibility with your application's specific needs. While the upgrade is expected to be seamless for most users, reviewing the core driver's changes helps mitigate potential unexpected behavior.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.0.44 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.
