CVE-2019-2997: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DDL). 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: DDL). 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
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2997?
CVE-2019-2997 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability allowing high privileged access.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2019-2997?
CVE-2019-2997 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.17 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2997?
To remediate CVE-2019-2997, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.18 or later.
Can CVE-2019-2997 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-2997 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access.
Is CVE-2019-2997 applicable to Oracle MySQL only?
CVE-2019-2997 is primarily applicable to Oracle MySQL Server product, but it may also impact related NetApp products.