Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Zabbix agents using the MySQL user parameter script can mishandle the mysql.size parameter when the agent runs under a non-bash shell. In the wrong configuration, an attacker with the needed access path could cause command execution or SQL command execution through monitoring functionality. Exposure is most likely in legacy Zabbix deployments running affected agent versions with MySQL monitoring user parameters enabled and a non-bash shell. Internet exposure is not established by the bundle; this is primarily a monitoring infrastructure and configuration risk. Prioritize remediation where Zabbix monitors databases or critical servers. The business risk is attacker movement through trusted monitoring infrastructure, especially in older environments, but urgency is lower than KEV-listed active exploitation cases. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Zabbix agents to 2.0.18, 2.2.13, 3.0.3, or later supported releases.; Review Zabbix vendor guidance for branch-specific remediation details.; Disable or remove vulnerable MySQL user parameters where upgrades are delayed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 39769CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-10741CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.2/manual/introduction/whatsnew2213#miscellaneous_improvementsCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/3.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew303#miscellaneous_improvementsCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew2018#miscellaneous_improvementsCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201612-42CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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