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CVE-2009-4833

5.8 · MEDIUM

MySQL Connector/NET before 6.0.4, when using encryption, does not verify SSL certificates during connection, which allows remote attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack with a spoofed SSL c…

Published Apr 29, 2010oracleCWE-20EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2009-4833 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql_connector\/net. It was published on April 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

MySQL Connector/NET before 6.0.4, when using encryption, does not verify SSL certificates during connection, which allows remote attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack with a spoofed SSL certificate.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update mysql_connector\/net to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oraclemysql_connector\/net0Affected

References

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=38700Refsecunia.com/advisories/35604Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35514Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022482Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51406Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=38700Refsecunia.com/advisories/35604Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35514Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022482Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51406

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4833?

CVE-2009-4833 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle mysql_connector\/net. It was published on April 29, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4833?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4833?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update mysql_connector\/net to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-4833?

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