CVE-2019-2758: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 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 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: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/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-2019-2758?
CVE-2019-2758 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2758?
To remediate CVE-2019-2758, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.27 or 8.0.17 or upgrade MariaDB to versions 10.2.26, 10.3.17, or 10.4.7.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2758?
Versions 5.7.26 and prior, and 8.0.16 and prior of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2758.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2019-2758?
CVE-2019-2758 can be exploited by high-privilege attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of Oracle MySQL are impacted by CVE-2019-2758?
CVE-2019-2758 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the InnoDB subcomponent.