Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16207: MariaDB CONNECT Storage Engine Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of MariaDB. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of SQL queries. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MariaDB Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16207?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16207 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16207?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-16207, you should update your MariaDB installation to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who can exploit ZDI-CAN-16207?

    ZDI-CAN-16207 can be exploited by local attackers who have authentication access to the affected MariaDB installation.

  • What versions of MariaDB are affected by ZDI-CAN-16207?

    ZDI-CAN-16207 affects specific versions of MariaDB Server, but the exact versions can be determined by checking the latest security advisories.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16207?

    ZDI-CAN-16207 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in MariaDB.

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