Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Oracle MySQL Connectors

Published: 2018-10-17 | Updated: 2019-07-19

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2018-3258
CWE-ID	CWE-288
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	MySQL Connectors Hardware solutions / Drivers
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU19264

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3258

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to operate the product.

The vulnerability exists due to the access control bypass in the in the "Connector/J" component. A remote authenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can takeover the MySQL Connectors.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Connectors: 2.0.4 - 8.0.12

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

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.