SB2018110121 - Fedora 28 update for mysql-connector-java
Published: November 1, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018110121
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3258)
CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows an attacker to operate the product.
The vulnerability exists due to the access control bypass in the in the "Connector/J" component. A remote authenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can takeover the MySQL Connectors.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.