CVE-2020-14852: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Charsets). 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.
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: Charsets). 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).
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14852?
CVE-2020-14852 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14852?
To fix CVE-2020-14852, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-14852?
CVE-2020-14852 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-14852?
CVE-2020-14852 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
Can CVE-2020-14852 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14852 can be exploited remotely by high-privileged attackers with network access.