Vulnerability identifier: #VU17029

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2503

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists in MySQL Protocol due to unspecified flaw. An adjacent attacker can bypass security restrictions to read potentially sensitive information and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 8.0.13, 5.6.0 - 5.6.42, 5.7.0 - 5.7.24

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html#AppendixEM

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.