CVE-2020-14775: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 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
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2020-14775.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-14775?
The severity level of CVE-2020-14775 is medium.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2020-14775?
The MySQL Server versions affected by CVE-2020-14775 are 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2020-14775?
A low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2020-14775 to compromise MySQL Server.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-14775 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-14775 vulnerability, update MySQL Server to version 5.7.32 or 8.0.22.