mongodump creates a database named * (asterisk) that cannot subsequently be deleted

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Duplicate
    • Priority: Major - P3
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    • Affects Version/s: 2.0.1
    • Component/s: Tools
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    • Environment:
      CentOS 5.5 64bit
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      When I run mongodump --host localhost --out $TMP_TARGET to backup all databases, for some reason mongodump auto-creates a database named * (asterisk).

      After this, I can't delete this database because use * doesn't work.

            Assignee:
            Brandon Diamond (Inactive)
            Reporter:
            Doug Donohoe
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