#VU17030 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2436

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17030

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2436

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server

Software vendor:
Oracle

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated high-privileged attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists in MySQL Protocol due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions to modify arbitrary data and cause the service to crash.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html#AppendixEM