CVE-2020-14672: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Stored Procedure). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior and 8.0.21 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/cpuoct2020.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Stored Procedure). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior and 8.0.21 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).
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What is CVE-2020-14672?
CVE-2020-14672 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to exploit it via multiple protocols.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-14672?
The affected versions are 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-14672?
CVE-2020-14672 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2020-14672?
To fix CVE-2020-14672, update your MySQL Server to version 5.6.50, 5.7.32, or 8.0.22.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14672?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-14672 at the following references: [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html#AppendixMSQL) and [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1890789).