CVE-2022-21316: Oracle MySQL Cluster Data Node Improper Validation of Array Index 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 processing of Data Node jobs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an array. 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 logon to the infrastructure where 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:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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What is CVE-2022-21316?
[Oracle MySQL Cluster Data Node Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilit…](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-21316) is a vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with login to the infrastructure to execute remote code.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Cluster are affected by CVE-2022-21316?
Oracle MySQL Cluster versions 7.4.34 and prior, 7.5.24 and prior, 7.6.20 and prior, and 8.0.27 and prior are affected by CVE-2022-21316.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21316?
CVE-2022-21316 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-21316?
An attacker with high privileges and login access to the infrastructure can exploit CVE-2022-21316 by executing remote code.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-21316?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-21316 at the following references: [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html), [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-101/), [NetApp Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220121-0008/)