CVE-2019-2819: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Audit). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior and 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 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
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Audit). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior and 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2819?
CVE-2019-2819 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a high risk to security.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2819?
To remediate CVE-2019-2819, upgrade to MySQL version 5.6.45, 5.7.27, or 8.0.17 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2819?
The affected MySQL versions for CVE-2019-2819 include 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior, and 8.0.16 and prior.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2019-2819?
CVE-2019-2819 affects Oracle MySQL server installations on supported versions across various operating systems.
Who is at risk from the CVE-2019-2819 vulnerability?
High privileged attackers with network access are at risk of exploiting the CVE-2019-2819 vulnerability.