REDHAT-BUG-1703402: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Connectors vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2019
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.15 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors.

Reference: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle MySQL Connectors<8.0.15

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL Connector/J (MySQL Connectors) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.15

Event History

Apr 26, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1703402?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1703402 is considered high due to the potential for exploitation by high-privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1703402?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1703402, upgrade to a version of Oracle MySQL Connectors later than 8.0.15.

3

What component is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1703402?

The affected component in REDHAT-BUG-1703402 is the MySQL Connectors specifically the Connector/J subcomponent.

4

Who is the vendor for REDHAT-BUG-1703402?

The vendor associated with REDHAT-BUG-1703402 is Oracle.

5

What versions are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-1703402?

Versions of Oracle MySQL Connectors up to and including 8.0.15 are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-1703402.

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