CVE-2019-2802: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jul 22, 2019
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). 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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Optimizer). 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).

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 vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2019-2802.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-2802?

The severity level of CVE-2019-2802 is medium (4.9).

3

Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2802?

The affected versions of MySQL Server are 8.0.16 and prior.

4

How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2802?

A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2019-2802 to compromise MySQL Server.

5

How do I fix CVE-2019-2802?

To fix CVE-2019-2802, update MySQL Server to version 8.0.17 or newer.

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