Multiple vulnerabilities in MySQL Connectors

Published: 2024-07-18

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-21170 CVE-2021-24112
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	MySQL Connectors Hardware solutions / Drivers
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU94565

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21170

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Connector/Python component in MySQL Connectors. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Connectors: 8.0.7 - 8.4.0

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html?3382

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) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU50495

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24112