Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2022-21538

 

Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2022-21538

Published: July 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65526
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21538
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 authenticated user to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Encryption component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-21538

Install updates from vendor's website.

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