CVE-2020-14845: 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-2020-14845?
CVE-2020-14845 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that could allow an attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14845?
To fix CVE-2020-14845, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14845?
CVE-2020-14845 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
Can CVE-2020-14845 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14845 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2020-14845?
CVE-2020-14845 impacts the Server: Optimizer component of MySQL.