Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.41 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" 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 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 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | MySQL Connectors | 5.1.41 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 | 5.1.42-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3857-1 |
| 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 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | mysql:mysql-connector-java | < 5.1.42 | 5.1.42 | GHSA-pwh7-92h3-mqr6 |
Advisories 3
- DLA-945-1 mysql-connector-java - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3857-1 mysql-connector-java - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2591-1 Security update for mysql-connector-java SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 1038287 vdb-entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
- DSA-3857 vendor-advisory
- 97982 vdb-entry
- 97784 vdb-entry