CVE-2019-2911: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Information Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.45 and prior, 5.7.27 and prior and 8.0.17 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 read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data.

External References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Information Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.45 and prior, 5.7.27 and prior and 8.0.17 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 read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Launchpad

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mysql-5.7
redhat/mysql<5.6.46
5.6.46
redhat/mysql<5.7.28
5.7.28
redhat/mysql<8.0.18
8.0.18
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.45
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.27
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.17
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:28 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2911?

CVE-2019-2911 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high-privileged attackers with network access to potentially compromise MySQL servers.

2

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2019-2911?

CVE-2019-2911 affects MySQL versions 5.6.45 and earlier, 5.7.27 and earlier, and 8.0.17 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2019-2911?

To fix CVE-2019-2911, upgrade your MySQL server to versions 5.6.46, 5.7.28, or 8.0.18 or later.

4

What types of attackers can exploit CVE-2019-2911?

CVE-2019-2911 can be exploited by attackers with high privileges and network access to the MySQL database.

5

Is CVE-2019-2911 limited to Oracle MySQL servers?

While primarily associated with Oracle MySQL servers, CVE-2019-2911 may also impact other applications utilizing affected MySQL versions.

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