MongoDB version 2.1.7 represents a minor update to the popular Node.js driver for MongoDB, building upon the foundation laid by version 2.1.6. Both versions share the same core dependencies, including es6-promise, mongodb-core, and readable-stream, ensuring consistent fundamental functionality for asynchronous operations, core MongoDB interactions, and stream handling respectively. The development dependencies also remain identical, suggesting no significant changes in the tooling or testing infrastructure between the two releases. This indicates a focus on stability and refinement rather than introducing major new features.
The key difference lies in the release date, with version 2.1.7 being published on February 9, 2016, while version 2.1.6 was released on February 5, 2016. This small time gap suggests that version 2.1.7 likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments to address issues discovered in the preceding version. Developers should upgrade to 2.1.7 to benefit from these refinements, ensuring a more stable and reliable interaction with their MongoDB databases. Given the unchanged dependencies, the update should be relatively seamless with minimal risk of introducing new incompatibilities. If you are using the mongodb driver for Node.js, upgrading from 2.1.6 to 2.1.7 is recommended for stability and potential bug fixes. This small update offers the same features keeping your application compatible without hassle.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.1.7 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.
