CVE-2019-2795: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Charsets). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.16 and prior. Easily exploitable 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.

External References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Charsets). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.16 and prior. Easily exploitable 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

MITRE

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.17
8.0.17
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.16
redhat Software Collections=1.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.6

Event History

Jul 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2795?

CVE-2019-2795 has been classified as having high severity due to the potential for low privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-2795?

To fix CVE-2019-2795, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.17 or later.

3

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2019-2795?

CVE-2019-2795 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.16 and prior.

4

Can CVE-2019-2795 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-2795 is easily exploitable by an attacker with network access via multiple protocols.

5

What component of Oracle MySQL does CVE-2019-2795 affect?

CVE-2019-2795 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the Server: Charsets subcomponent.

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