CVE-2022-21319: Oracle MySQL Cluster Data Node Improper Validation of Array Index Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 read past the end of an array. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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 unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Cluster accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.9 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21319?
CVE-2022-21319 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with physical access to the system to disclose array index information.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Cluster are affected?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-21319?
CVE-2022-21319 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-21319?
CVE-2022-21319 is difficult to exploit and requires a high privileged attacker with physical access to the system.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-21319?
Yes, Oracle has released security patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Oracle MySQL Cluster.