SB2020072428 - Improper input validation in Oracle MySQL Server



SB2020072428 - Improper input validation in Oracle MySQL Server

Published: July 24, 2020 Updated: August 4, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020072428
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14725)

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Optimizer component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.