CVE-2019-2528: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Partition). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.24 and prior and 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
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Partition). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.24 and prior and 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).
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.25 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.14
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2528?
CVE-2019-2528 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
What versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2528?
Versions 5.7.24 and prior, and 8.0.13 and prior of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2528.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2528?
A high privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2019-2528 by gaining network access via multiple protocols and compromising MySQL Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2528?
CVE-2019-2528 has a severity rating of 4.9 (medium).
Are there any patches available for CVE-2019-2528?
Yes, patches are available for Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.25 and 8.0.14, as well as for some specific distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu.