Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2021-2232

 

Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2021-2232

Published: April 21, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52424
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2232
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
MySQL Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Group Replication Plugin component in MySQL Server. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-2232

Install updates from vendor's website.

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