CVE-2020-14725: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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.
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14725?
CVE-2020-14725 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ease of exploitation and potential for remote compromise of the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14725?
To fix CVE-2020-14725, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.21 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14725?
CVE-2020-14725 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.20 and prior.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-14725?
Any MySQL Server users running affected versions are vulnerable to CVE-2020-14725, particularly those with network access.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-14725 allow?
CVE-2020-14725 allows high privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.