Improper input validation in MySQL Shell for VS Code

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU65525

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21555

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Shell: GUI component in MySQL Shell for VS Code. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Shell for VS Code: 1.1.0 - 1.1.8

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html?964483

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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