Ubuntu update for mysql-5.7
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-21589 CVE-2022-21592 CVE-2022-21608 CVE-2022-21617 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU68464
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21589
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Privileges component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package mysql-5.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04
mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:mysql-server-5.7_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5696-2
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.
2) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU68463
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21592
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Encryption component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package mysql-5.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04
mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5696-2
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.
3) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU68453
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21608
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package mysql-5.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04
mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5696-2
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU68449
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21617
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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: Connection Handling component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package mysql-5.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04
mysql-server-5.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5696-2
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
