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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-22102

CVE-2023-22102: 
MySQL vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A vulnerability (CVE-2023-22102) was discovered in MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL, specifically affecting Connector/J versions 8.1.0 and prior. The vulnerability was disclosed in October 2023 and was reported by Paul Gerste with Sonar (Oracle CPU).

Technical details

This is a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.3 (High) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker (NVD).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in complete takeover of MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability exists in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products due to scope change (Oracle CPU).

Mitigation and workarounds

Oracle has released security patches for affected versions as part of the October 2023 Critical Patch Update. Users are strongly recommended to apply these security patches as soon as possible. The patches are available for MySQL Connectors version 8.1.0 and prior (Oracle CPU, NetApp Advisory).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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