Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 8.0.12 Connector/J access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 8.0.12. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Connector/J. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-3258. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 8.0.12 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Connector/J. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/16/2018. The weakness was presented 10/16/2018 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-3258 since 12/15/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120551 (Fedora 28 : 1:mysql-connector-java (2018-7a5bcb4dbe)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277525 (Fedora Security Update for mysql-connector-java (FEDORA-2018-7a5bcb4dbe)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (120551) and SecurityFocus (BID 105589†). See VDB-90449, VDB-91385, VDB-91680 and VDB-91681 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 120551
Nessus Name: Fedora 28 : 1:mysql-connector-java (2018-7a5bcb4dbe)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-3258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125533
SecurityFocus: 105589
SecurityTracker: 1041888

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2018 08:40
Updated: 05/26/2023 16:38
Changes: 10/17/2018 08:40 (82), 04/03/2020 18:03 (3), 05/26/2023 16:38 (5)
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