CVE-2019-2529: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior and 8.0.13 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior and 8.0.13 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2529?
The severity of CVE-2019-2529 is medium (6.5).
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2529?
Versions 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior, and 8.0.13 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2529.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2529?
A low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can easily exploit CVE-2019-2529.
What is the remedy for CVE-2019-2529?
The remedy for CVE-2019-2529 is to upgrade to the fixed versions available from the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2529?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2529 at the following references: [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106619](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106619), [https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0002/](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0002/).