CVE-2019-2683: 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: Options). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.43 and prior, 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: Options). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.43 and prior, 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-2019-2683?
CVE-2019-2683 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that can be easily exploited by an attacker with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2683?
To mitigate CVE-2019-2683, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.6.44, 5.7.26, or 8.0.16 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2683?
CVE-2019-2683 affects MySQL versions 5.6.43 and prior, 5.7.25 and prior, and 8.0.15 and prior.
Can CVE-2019-2683 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-2683 can be exploited remotely by a high privileged attacker with network access.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-2683?
Yes, patches are available in the form of updated MySQL Server versions that address CVE-2019-2683.