SB2021101941 - Improper input validation in MySQL Connectors
Published: October 19, 2021 Updated: October 24, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021101941
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2471)
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to read data or crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Connector/J component in MySQL Connectors. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read data or crash the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.