CVE-2019-2946: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.27 and prior and 8.0.17 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.27 and prior and 8.0.17 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2946?
CVE-2019-2946 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects multiple versions of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2946?
To fix CVE-2019-2946, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.28 or later for version 5.7 or 8.0.18 or later for version 8.0.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2019-2946?
CVE-2019-2946 affects MySQL versions 5.7.27 and prior as well as 8.0.17 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-2946?
CVE-2019-2946 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
Is CVE-2019-2946 limited to MySQL Server?
While CVE-2019-2946 primarily targets MySQL Server, it may impact other systems dependent on vulnerable MySQL versions.