CVE-2019-2581: 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.25 and prior and 8.0.15 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/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.25 and prior and 8.0.15 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2581?
CVE-2019-2581 is classified as easily exploitable, allowing a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise affected MySQL Server versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2581?
To fix CVE-2019-2581, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.26 or 8.0.16 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2581?
CVE-2019-2581 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.25 and prior, and 8.0.15 and prior.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2019-2581?
CVE-2019-2581 impacts installations of MySQL on systems running affected versions, including Red Hat, Debian, and multiple Ubuntu releases.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-2581?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-2581, so upgrading to a patched version is recommended.