#VU17057 Security restrictions bypass in MySQL Connectors - CVE-2019-2435

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17057

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2435

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Connectors
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker may trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass security restriction to read and modify potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Connectors: 2.0.4 - 8.0.13

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html#AppendixEM

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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