CVE-2020-14785: 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.
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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: 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 vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2020-14785.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-14785?
The severity level of CVE-2020-14785 is medium.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-14785?
The versions 8.0.21 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-14785.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14785?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2020-14785 to compromise MySQL Server.
How can I fix CVE-2020-14785?
To fix CVE-2020-14785, update MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.