#VU49839 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2021-2042
Published: January 20, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49839
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2042
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
MySQL Server
Software vendor:
Oracle
Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the InnoDB component in MySQL Server. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.