Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2969
Published: June 5, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28710
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2969
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Client programs component in MySQL Server. A local non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
MySQL Server
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2969
Install updates from vendor's website.
MySQL Server - addressed in versions 5.6.45, 5.7.27, 8.0.17