Use-After-Free Vulnerability in MariaDB Server from MariaDB
CVE-2022-27457

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mariadb

Status
Mariadb
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2022

What is CVE-2022-27457?

The MariaDB Server, specifically versions v10.6.3 and below, is affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the my_mb_wc_latin1 component located at /strings/ctype-latin1.c. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit memory management issues, potentially leading to application crashes or other unintended behaviors. It's crucial for users and administrators running affected versions to evaluate their systems and apply appropriate patches to ensure database integrity and security.

References

https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-28098
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220526-0007/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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