CVE-2020-14765: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). 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 low 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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). 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 low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

MITRE

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.6.50
5.6.50
redhat/mysql<5.7.32
5.7.32
redhat/mysql<8.0.22
8.0.22
redhat/mariadb<10.5.7
10.5.7
redhat/mariadb<10.4.16
10.4.16
redhat/mariadb<10.3.26
10.3.26
redhat/mariadb<10.2.35
10.2.35
redhat/mariadb<10.1.48
10.1.48
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.49
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.31
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.21
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows>=7.3
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.5
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.48
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.35
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.3.0<10.3.26
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.4.0<10.4.16
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.5.0<10.5.7

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14765?

CVE-2020-14765 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by low privileged attackers.

2

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14765?

CVE-2020-14765 affects MySQL versions 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-14765?

To fix CVE-2020-14765, upgrade to MySQL version 5.6.50, 5.7.32, or 8.0.22.

4

Are MariaDB versions affected by CVE-2020-14765?

Yes, MariaDB versions up to 10.5.7 may also be impacted as they share some components with MySQL.

5

What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2020-14765?

CVE-2020-14765 can be exploited by attackers with low privileges and network access via multiple protocols.

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