VDB-92874 · CVE-2016-5598 · BID 93653

Oracle MySQL Connector up to 2.1.3/2.0.4 Connector/Python access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle MySQL Connector up to 2.1.3/2.0.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Connector/Python. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5598. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Connector up to 2.1.3/2.0.4 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Connector/Python. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Connector component 2.1.3 and earlier and 2.0.4 and earlier in Oracle MySQL allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Connector/Python.

The weakness was shared 10/19/2016 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5598 since 06/16/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93653†). The entries VDB-4597, VDB-4598, VDB-79101 and VDB-80318 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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06/16/2016 🔍
10/18/2016 +124 days 🔍
10/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
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10/25/2016 +6 days 🔍
09/27/2022 +2163 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-5598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92874
SecurityFocus: 93653 - Oracle MySQL Connector CVE-2016-5598 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037050

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2016 10:22
Updated: 09/27/2022 10:27
Changes: 10/19/2016 10:22 (56), 05/14/2019 08:25 (12), 09/27/2022 10:27 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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