Ubuntu update for mysql-5.7

Published: 2021-10-25

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-35604 CVE-2021-35624
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU57511

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35604

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to damange or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the InnoDB component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to damange or delete data.

Mitigation

Update the affected package mysql-5.7 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package): before 5.7.360u buntu0.16.04.1+esm1

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5123-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU57543