CVE-2019-2739: 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: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.1 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2739?
CVE-2019-2739 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows attackers with high privileges to potentially escalate their access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2739?
To fix CVE-2019-2739, upgrade to MySQL version 5.6.45, 5.7.27, or 8.0.17, or the corresponding secure versions of MariaDB.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2739?
CVE-2019-2739 affects MySQL versions 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior, and 8.0.16 and prior.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-2739?
CVE-2019-2739 is classified as a security vulnerability that involves privileges within the MySQL Server component.
Can CVE-2019-2739 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-2739 can be exploited by a remote attacker who has high privileges within the MySQL server.