Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2738
Published: July 16, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109778
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2738
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server : Compiling component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
MySQL Server
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2738
Install updates from vendor's website.
MySQL Server - addressed in versions 5.6.45, 5.7.27, 8.0.17