CVE-2020-14838
First published: Wed Oct 21 2020(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/mysql | <8.0.22 | 8.0.22 |
| Oracle MySQL | >=8.0.0<=8.0.21 | |
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | ||
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| NetApp SnapCenter |
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-27
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201023-0003/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html#AppendixMSQL
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1890789
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1890790
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3590
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-14838
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3811
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1890765
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14838?
CVE-2020-14838 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by low privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14838?
To fix CVE-2020-14838, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.22 or later.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2020-14838?
CVE-2020-14838 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and earlier.
Can CVE-2020-14838 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14838 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access using various protocols.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2020-14838?
CVE-2020-14838 affects the MySQL Server component related to security privileges.
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