SB2023050824 - Ubuntu update for mysql-5.7



SB2023050824 - Ubuntu update for mysql-5.7

Published: May 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023050824
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21912)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Privileges component in MySQL Server. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21980)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Client programs component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.