MongoDB Node.js driver version 2.2.6 arrived on August 16, 2016, shortly after version 2.2.5 released on July 28, 2016. Both versions serve as the official driver for connecting Node.js applications to MongoDB databases, offering essential functionalities for data manipulation. A subtle yet crucial difference lies in the dependency on mongodb-core. Version 2.2.6 depends on mongodb-core version 2.0.8, while version 2.2.5 relies on mongodb-core version 2.0.7. This change in the underlying core driver likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or new features within the core MongoDB interaction layer.
For developers, this means upgrading from 2.2.5 to 2.2.6 *might* introduce subtle behavioral changes due to the updated mongodb-core. Thorough testing is always advisable when updating dependencies to ensure smooth operation within your application. The update might address specific edge cases or improve connection stability, ultimately enhancing the reliability of database interactions. Both versions share the same suite of development dependencies, including tools for testing, benchmarking, and documentation generation, indicating a congruent development environment across these releases. Developers should always consult the official MongoDB Node.js driver changelog for fine-grained details on the changes within mongodb-core to fully understand the impact of this incremental update.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.2.6 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.
js-bson vulnerable to REDoS
The MongoDB bson JavaScript module (also known as js-bson) versions 0.5.0 to 1.0.x before 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in lib/bson/decimal128.js. The flaw is triggered when the Decimal128.fromString() function is called to parse a long untrusted string.
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.
