CVE-2020-14793: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.49 and prior, 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.49 and prior, 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-2020-14793?
The severity of CVE-2020-14793 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14793?
MySQL versions 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior are affected by CVE-2020-14793.
How can the vulnerability in MySQL Server be exploited?
The vulnerability in MySQL Server can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14793?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-14793 at the following references: [Link 1](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GZU3PA5XJXNQ4C4F6435ARM6WKM3OZYR/), [Link 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/O7RVY2Z7HYQHFJXBGARXUAGKUDAWYPP4/), [Link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZVS6KNVBZCLZBKNJ5JA2PGAG3NTOJVH6/)
How do I fix the vulnerability in MySQL Server (CVE-2020-14793)?
To fix the vulnerability in MySQL Server (CVE-2020-14793), update to the following versions: 5.6.50, 5.7.32, or 8.0.22.