Vulnerability identifier: #VU57539

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35630

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Options component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 8.0.0 - 8.0.26

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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