CVE-2020-14804: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). 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.
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: FTS). 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 severity of CVE-2020-14804?
CVE-2020-14804 is categorized with a critical severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14804?
To mitigate CVE-2020-14804, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.22 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14804?
CVE-2020-14804 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
Can CVE-2020-14804 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14804 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
What component of MySQL Server is involved in CVE-2020-14804?
CVE-2020-14804 involves a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component related to Full-Text Search (FTS).