#VU65522 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2022-21455 

 

#VU65522 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2022-21455

Published: July 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65522
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21455
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 privileged user to manipulate data.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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