CVE-2020-14568: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.20 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:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.20 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 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/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-2020-14568?
CVE-2020-14568 is considered easily exploitable and poses a significant risk to MySQL Server installations.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14568?
To fix CVE-2020-14568, you should upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.21 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14568?
CVE-2020-14568 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.20 and prior.
Which MySQL Server component is responsible for the CVE-2020-14568 vulnerability?
The vulnerability CVE-2020-14568 is in the InnoDB component of MySQL Server.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-14568?
CVE-2020-14568 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols.