CVE-2020-14837: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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: Optimizer). 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-2020-14837?
CVE-2020-14837 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14837?
To mitigate CVE-2020-14837, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2020-14837?
CVE-2020-14837 affects the MySQL Server product in versions 8.0.21 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-14837?
CVE-2020-14837 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols.
What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2020-14837?
CVE-2020-14837 impacts systems running Oracle MySQL Server version 8.0.21 and earlier.