CVE-2020-14773: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14773?
The severity of CVE-2020-14773 is medium.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-14773?
MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior are affected by CVE-2020-14773.
How can a high privileged attacker compromise MySQL Server using CVE-2020-14773?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2020-14773 to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the remedy for CVE-2020-14773?
The remedy for CVE-2020-14773 is to upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.22.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14773?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-14773 in the references provided.