Ubuntu update for mariadb

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU88696

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21096

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Client: mysqldump component in MySQL Server. A local non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected package mariadb to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.04

mariadb-server (Ubuntu package): before 1:10.6.18-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:canonical:mariadb-server_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6839-1

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.