SB2018101718 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Oracle MySQL Connectors
Published: October 17, 2018 Updated: July 19, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018101718
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3258)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to operate the product.
The vulnerability exists due to the access control bypass in the in the "Connector/J" component. A remote authenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can takeover the MySQL Connectors.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.