CVE-2019-2536: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.13 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.13 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 5.0 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2536?
CVE-2019-2536 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2536?
Versions 8.0.13 and prior of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2536.
How severe is CVE-2019-2536?
CVE-2019-2536 has a severity rating of medium (5) on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2536 on my Redhat Enterprise Linux server?
To fix CVE-2019-2536 on your Redhat Enterprise Linux server, update the MySQL package to version 8.0.14 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2536?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2536 at the following references: [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html), [Redhat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1666778), [Redhat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1666777).