CVE-2019-2797: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.2 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/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-2019-2797?
CVE-2019-2797 is a difficult to exploit vulnerability with high severity due to the requirement of high privileges for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2797?
To fix CVE-2019-2797, upgrade your MySQL Server installation to version 5.7.27 or 8.0.17 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2797?
CVE-2019-2797 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.26 and prior as well as 8.0.16 and prior.
Can CVE-2019-2797 impact my database security?
Yes, CVE-2019-2797 can significantly impact database security if exploited by a high privileged attacker.
Is CVE-2019-2797 applicable to both community and enterprise editions of MySQL?
Yes, CVE-2019-2797 is applicable to both community and enterprise editions of MySQL Server.