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#VU55065 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2021-2356

Published: July 20, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55065

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2356

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server

Software vendor:
Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to damange or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Replication component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to damange or delete data.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html