CVE-2019-2879: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: InnoDB). 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: InnoDB). 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 issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-2879.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-2879?
The severity level of CVE-2019-2879 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2879?
Versions 8.0.16 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2879.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-2879?
An attacker with high privileges and network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2019-2879.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2879?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2879 in the following references: [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html), [Redhat Security Advisory 1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2484), [Redhat Security Advisory 2](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2511)