CVE-2019-2982: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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: Optimizer). 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2982?
CVE-2019-2982 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be targeted by high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2982?
To fix CVE-2019-2982, upgrade your MySQL server to version 8.0.18 or later.
Which MySQL server versions are affected by CVE-2019-2982?
CVE-2019-2982 affects MySQL server versions 8.0.17 and prior.
What components are impacted by CVE-2019-2982?
CVE-2019-2982 affects the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.
Is CVE-2019-2982 exploited over the network?
Yes, CVE-2019-2982 is exploitable by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.