CVE-2019-2803: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
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
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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).
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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-2019-2803.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2803?
The severity of CVE-2019-2803 is medium.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2803?
The affected versions of MySQL Server are 8.0.16 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-2803?
An attacker with high privileges and network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2019-2803 to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2803?
To fix CVE-2019-2803, upgrade to version 8.0.17 or later of MySQL Server.