Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2020-2922

 

Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2020-2922

Published: April 15, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26947
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2922
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 non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the C API component in MySQL Client. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-2922

Install updates from vendor's website.

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