First published: Wed Oct 21 2020(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.31 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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MySQL | <=5.7.31 |
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CVE-2020-14760 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by high privileged attackers.
To fix CVE-2020-14760, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.32 or later.
CVE-2020-14760 affects MySQL Server version 5.7.31 and prior, specifically Oracle MySQL installations.
The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise the MySQL Server through multiple protocols.
Yes, CVE-2020-14760 is considered easily exploitable, which raises significant security concerns.