#VU25708 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2020-2570

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25708

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2570

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the C API component in MySQL Client. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.7.0 - 5.7.28, 8.0.0 - 8.0.18

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.