Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.20 Privileges privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.20. This affects an unknown function of the component Privileges. The manipulation results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-14678. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.20 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Privileges. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.20 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The weakness was shared 07/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-14678. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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

The entries VDB-158073, VDB-158074, VDB-158075 and VDB-158076 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
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VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/19/2020 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-14678 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-14678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158364
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2020 09:26
Updated: 11/01/2020 22:33
Changes: 07/16/2020 09:26 (62), 11/01/2020 22:31 (2), 11/01/2020 22:33 (1)
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