CVE-2024-57618
📋 TL;DR
A vulnerability in MonetDB Server's bind_col_exp component allows attackers to execute crafted SQL statements that cause a Denial of Service (DoS). This affects MonetDB Server version 11.47.11, potentially disrupting database availability for applications relying on this software.
💻 Affected Systems
- MonetDB Server
📦 What is this software?
Monetdb by Monetdb
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database service unavailability, disrupting all dependent applications and services.
Likely Case
Temporary database service interruption requiring restart, causing application downtime.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper network segmentation and monitoring to detect and block malicious queries.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires ability to execute SQL statements against the database, typically requiring some level of database access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after v11.47.11 (check GitHub issue for specific fixed version)
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7418
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check current MonetDB version. 2. Update to the latest patched version from official MonetDB repositories. 3. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict SQL Query Access
allLimit database access to trusted applications and users only
Implement Query Rate Limiting
allConfigure database or network controls to limit query frequency from individual sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate MonetDB from untrusted networks
- Deploy WAF or database firewall to filter and monitor SQL queries for suspicious patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if MonetDB Server version is exactly 11.47.11Check Version:
monetdbd get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify MonetDB Server version is newer than 11.47.11📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns
- Database service crashes or restarts
- Error messages related to bind_col_exp
Network Indicators:
- High volume of SQL queries from single sources
- Unusual SQL statement patterns
SIEM Query:
source="monetdb" AND ("bind_col_exp" OR "crash" OR "restart")