Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52424

#VU52424 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2021-2232

Published: April 21, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52424

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2232

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server

Software vendor:
Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Group Replication Plugin component in MySQL Server. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html