#VU57505 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster


Published: 2021-10-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57505

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35592

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Cluster
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Cluster: General component in MySQL Cluster. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 7.5.0 - 7.5.23, 7.6.2 - 7.6.19, 8.0.16 - 8.0.26


External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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