#VU59755 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2022-21318

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59755

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21318

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Cluster: General component in MySQL Cluster. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 7.6.2 - 7.6.20, 8.0.16 - 8.0.27

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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