CVE-2019-2495: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
Other sources
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). 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. 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).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.14
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2495?
CVE-2019-2495 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2495?
To fix CVE-2019-2495, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.14 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2495?
CVE-2019-2495 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.13 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-2495?
CVE-2019-2495 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
What component of MySQL is affected in CVE-2019-2495?
CVE-2019-2495 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the Server: DDL subcomponent.