SUSE update for mysql-connector-java

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU57510

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2471

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package mysql-connector-java to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 8 - 9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit: 12-SP5

HPE Helion Openstack: 8

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP5

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 8 - 9

mysql-connector-java: before 8.0.25-5.13.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20221142-1/

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.