CVE-2022-21280: Oracle MySQL Cluster Management API Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle MySQL Cluster. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Management API. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Cluster: General). Supported versions that are affected are 7.4.34 and prior, 7.5.24 and prior, 7.6.20 and prior and 8.0.27 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the MySQL Cluster executes to compromise MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle MySQL vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21280.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21280?
The severity of CVE-2022-21280 is critical.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Cluster are affected by CVE-2022-21280?
Versions 7.4.34 and prior, 7.5.24 and prior, 7.6.20 and prior, and 8.0.27 and prior of Oracle MySQL Cluster are affected by CVE-2022-21280.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-21280?
CVE-2022-21280 is a difficult to exploit vulnerability that requires a high privileged attacker with access to the physical system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21280?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21280 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220121-0008/), [Reference 2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html), [Reference 3](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-084/).