CVE-2020-14697: High severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). 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 takeover 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: Server: Security: Privileges). 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 takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.21
8.0.21
debian/mysql-5.7
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.20
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04

Event History

Jul 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:42 PM
Description
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14697?

CVE-2020-14697 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability allowing high-privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14697?

To remediate CVE-2020-14697, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.21 or later.

3

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2020-14697?

CVE-2020-14697 affects MySQL versions 8.0.20 and prior.

4

Can CVE-2020-14697 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14697 can be exploited by an attacker with network access via multiple protocols.

5

What is impacted by CVE-2020-14697?

CVE-2020-14697 impacts the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL related to security and privileges.

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