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    CVE-2023-0437

    When calling bson_utf8_validate on some inputs a loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached may occur, i.e. an infinite loop. This issue affects All MongoDB C Driver versions prior to versions 1.25.0.

    Published:Jan 12, 2024
    Last Modified:Nov 3, 2025
    EPS:Jan 12, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.00039
    CVSS Score:5.3

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Mongodb
    Product
    C Driver

    Exploits

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