CVE-2020-14812: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Locking). 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: Locking). 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-2020-14812?
CVE-2020-14812 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a high risk to affected MySQL Server versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14812?
To fix CVE-2020-14812, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.6.50, 5.7.32, or 8.0.22.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2020-14812?
CVE-2020-14812 affects MySQL Server versions 5.6.49 and prior, 5.7.31 and prior, and 8.0.21 and prior.
Can CVE-2020-14812 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14812 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
What components are involved in the CVE-2020-14812 vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves the Server: Locking component of the MySQL Server product.