Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2778

 

Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2778

Published: July 16, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109753
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2778
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
MySQL Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Privileges component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or delete data.


How to mitigate CVE-2019-2778

Install updates from vendor's website.

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