Multiple vulnerabilities in MySQL Shell

Published: 2022-10-19

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-39403 CVE-2022-39402
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	MySQL Shell Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU68468

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39403

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Shell: Core Client component in MySQL Shell. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Shell: 8.0.0 - 8.0.30

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html?964484

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU68465