#VU12252 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Connectors - CVE-2017-3590

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12252

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3590

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Connectors
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in MySQL Connectors due to improper security restrictions. A local attacker can update, insert or delete some of MySQL Connectors accessible data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Connectors: 2.1.0 - 2.1.5

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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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.