CVE-2020-14786: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). 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: PS). 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-2020-14786.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability includes Oracle MySQL versions prior to 8.0.22.
How severe is CVE-2020-14786?
CVE-2020-14786 has a severity rating of 4.9 (medium).
How can a high privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise MySQL Server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14786?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-14786 in the Oracle Security Alerts and Red Hat Bugzilla.