CVE-2019-2741: 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: Audit Log). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/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-2019-2741?
CVE-2019-2741 has a low severity rating, making it difficult to exploit even by low privileged attackers.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2741?
CVE-2019-2741 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.26 and prior, as well as 8.0.16 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2741?
To fix CVE-2019-2741, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.27 or later, or 8.0.17 or later.
Is network access required to exploit CVE-2019-2741?
Yes, network access is essential for a low privileged attacker to exploit CVE-2019-2741.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2019-2741?
CVE-2019-2741 affects the Server: Audit Log component of Oracle MySQL.