CVE-2019-2800: High severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). 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 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
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Replication). 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2800?
The severity of CVE-2019-2800 is high.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2800?
Versions 8.0.16 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2800.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-2800?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2019-2800 to compromise MySQL Server.
How can I fix CVE-2019-2800?
You can fix CVE-2019-2800 by updating MySQL Server to version 8.0.17.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2800?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2800 on the Oracle and Red Hat websites.