CVE-2018-3258 Improper Privilege Management in MySQL Connectors Java

High 8.8 Published Updated

A vulnerability in MySQL Connector/J allows low-privileged attackers to compromise the connector, leading to full takeover via network access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2018-3258?

CVE-2018-3258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation MySQL Connectors, published on 17 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3258?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mysql:mysql-connector-java. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
mysql:mysql-connector-java MavenAll versions8.0.13
mysql:mysql-connector-java MavenAll versions8.0.13

Products include Oracle Connector\/J.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3258?

Upgrade mysql:mysql-connector-java to 8.0.13 or later.

Is CVE-2018-3258 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3258 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4vrv-ch96-6h42.

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