CVE-2020-14790: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). 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.
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: PS). 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 vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2020-14790.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14790?
The severity of CVE-2020-14790 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-14790?
The affected versions of MySQL Server for CVE-2020-14790 are 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14790?
CVE-2020-14790 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.
Are there any remediation steps available for CVE-2020-14790?
Yes, the remedy for CVE-2020-14790 is to upgrade to version 5.7.32 for MySQL Server 5.7 and to version 8.0.22 for MySQL Server 8.0.