CVE-2019-2436: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.13 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.13 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-2436.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability includes Oracle MySQL 8.0.13 and prior, and other related software listed in the description.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2436?
The severity of CVE-2019-2436 is medium (5.5).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the remedy for CVE-2019-2436?
The remedy for CVE-2019-2436 is to update to version 8.0.14 of Oracle MySQL or apply the necessary patches provided by the respective vendors.