Format string error in MariaDB - CVE-2022-24051
Published: February 12, 2022 / Updated: February 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60552
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24051
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MariaDB
MariaDB
Software vendor:
MariaDB Foundation
MariaDB Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error in the CONNECT function implementation. A remote user with access to database can send a specially crafted SQL query that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.