Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.40 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | MySQL Connectors | 5.1.40 and earlier | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 8 | mysql-connector-java | 5.1.41-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3840-1 |
| Debian 7 | mysql-connector-java | 5.1.42-1~deb7u1 | DLA-945-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | mysql-connector-java | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | mysql-connector-java | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | mysql-connector-java | 5.1.42-5.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2591-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | mysql-connector-java | 5.1.42-5.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2591-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | mysql-connector-java | 8.0.25-2.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11071-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | mysql:mysql-connector-java | < 5.1.41 | 5.1.41 | GHSA-2xxh-f8r3-hvvr |
Advisories 4
- DLA-945-1 mysql-connector-java - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3840-1 mysql-connector-java - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11071-1 mysql-connector-java-8.0.25-2.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2591-1 Security update for mysql-connector-java SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
- 97982 vdb-entry
- DSA-3840 vendor-advisory