CVE-2019-2801: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: FTS). Supported versions that are affected are 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.
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: FTS). Supported versions that are affected are 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2019-2801.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 8.0.16 and prior are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of the CVE-2019-2801 vulnerability?
The severity of the CVE-2019-2801 vulnerability is medium.
How can a high privileged attacker with network access exploit this vulnerability?
A high privileged attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability by using multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is available in version 8.0.17 of MySQL Server.