SB2020110436 - Improper input validation in mariadb (Alpine package) 



SB2020110436 - Improper input validation in mariadb (Alpine package)

Published: November 4, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020110436
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14789)

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: FTS 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.