Version 3.0.5 of the mongodb Node.js driver is a patch release over the previous stable version, 3.0.4. Both versions share the same core functionality as the official MongoDB driver for Node.js, offering seamless interaction with MongoDB databases. Developers can leverage these versions to perform CRUD operations, manage indexes, and implement complex aggregations. A key dependency in both releases remains mongodb-core, which drives the underlying communication with MongoDB servers.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their internal implementation details and any potential bug fixes included in the patch. While the developer-facing API remains largely consistent, version 3.0.5 may offer improved stability or performance enhancements. Specifically, the unpacked size difference (897939 vs 895615) suggests some code optimization or addition of small internal resources.
Developers utilizing mongodb-test-runner or mongodb-mock-server will find these versions compatible, facilitating robust testing and mocking strategies. Similarly, tools like eslint, prettier, and conventional-changelog-cli ensure code quality and maintainability. The release dates also highlight the update cadence, showing ongoing development of the driver. Ultimately, choosing between versions 3.0.4 and 3.0.5 depends on the specific needs of a project, with 3.0.5 generally recommended for its potentially improved stability.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 3.0.5 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.
