CVE-2019-2957: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 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 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: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 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 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).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2957?
CVE-2019-2957 has been classified as an easily exploitable high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2957?
To fix CVE-2019-2957, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2957?
CVE-2019-2957 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.17 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-2957?
Exploitation of CVE-2019-2957 allows high privileged attackers with network access to compromise the system.
Is CVE-2019-2957 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2019-2957 is not specific to any operating system but affects various distributions running vulnerable MySQL versions.