Debian update for mysql-connector-java

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU11092

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3523

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unexpected automatic deserialisation of Java objects. The remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 5.1.41-1~deb8u1, 5.1.41-1, 5.1.41-1

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

External links

http://www.computest.nl/advisories/CT-2017-0425_MySQL-Connector-J.txt

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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