#VU57552 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2021-35618

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57552

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35618

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Cluster
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Oracle

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Cluster: General component in MySQL Cluster. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 8.0.16 - 8.0.26

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External links
https://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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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