CVE-2022-21335: Oracle MySQL Cluster Data Node 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 processing of Data Node jobs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a 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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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21335.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Oracle MySQL Cluster Data Node Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21335?
The severity of CVE-2022-21335 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-21335?
The affected software versions are Oracle MySQL Cluster 7.4.34 and prior, 7.5.24 and prior, 7.6.20 and prior, and 8.0.27 and prior.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with access to the physical system.