CVE-2020-2875: Medium severity oracle mysql connector/j vulnerability
A flaw was found in the mysql-connector-java package. A complicated attack against the mysql Connector/J allows attackers on the local network to interfere with a user's connection and insert unauthorized SQL commands in MySQL Connectors and other products.
Other sources
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL related to the Connectors Connector/J component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
— IBM
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.14 and prior and 5.1.48 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Connectors accessible data.
References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00015.html https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4703
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.14 and prior and 5.1.48 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2875?
CVE-2020-2875 is considered a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Connectors.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2875?
To fix CVE-2020-2875, update MySQL Connector/J to version 8.0.15 or later, or 5.1.49 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2875?
CVE-2020-2875 affects MySQL Connector/J versions 8.0.14 and prior, and 5.1.48 and prior.
What components are involved in CVE-2020-2875?
CVE-2020-2875 involves the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL specifically the Connector/J component.
Can CVE-2020-2875 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-2875 can be exploited remotely if the attacker has network access via multiple protocols.