#VU71264 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2023-21875

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71264

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21875

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 damange or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Encryption component in MySQL Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to damange or delete data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 8.0.0 - 8.0.31

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.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.