#VU62431 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2022-21484

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62431

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21484

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 read memory contents or crash the application.

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 read memory contents or crash the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 7.4.1 - 7.4.35, 7.5.0 - 7.5.25, 7.6.2 - 7.6.21, 8.0.16 - 8.0.28

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.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.