Arch Linux update for python-mysql-connector



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-2435
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU17057

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2435

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker may trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass security restriction to read and modify potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-mysql-connector to version 8.0.15-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201902-21


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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