CVE-2020-14776: 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 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/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 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-2020-14776?
CVE-2020-14776 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitability by high privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14776?
To fix CVE-2020-14776, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.32 or later, or 8.0.22 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14776?
CVE-2020-14776 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.
Can CVE-2020-14776 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14776 can be easily exploited by an attacker with network access to the MySQL Server.
What component is impacted by CVE-2020-14776?
CVE-2020-14776 impacts the InnoDB component of the Oracle MySQL Server product.