CVE-2020-14844: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). 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: PS). 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-2020-14844?
CVE-2020-14844 is rated as a high severity vulnerability affecting MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14844?
To address CVE-2020-14844, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2020-14844?
CVE-2020-14844 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access.
Which versions of MySQL Server are vulnerable to CVE-2020-14844?
MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior are vulnerable to CVE-2020-14844.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2020-14844 allow attackers to compromise?
CVE-2020-14844 allows attackers to compromise the MySQL Server through multiple protocols.