CVE-2018-2810: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2810?
CVE-2018-2810 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL servers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2810?
To mitigate CVE-2018-2810, upgrade to MySQL version 5.7.22 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-2810?
CVE-2018-2810 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.21 and prior.
What types of access does CVE-2018-2810 exploit?
CVE-2018-2810 can be exploited through multiple network protocols, allowing remote attackers access.
Who is at risk for CVE-2018-2810?
Organizations using unsupported versions of MySQL Server prior to 5.7.22 are at risk for CVE-2018-2810.