CVE-2020-14869: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: LDAP Auth). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.31 and prior and 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).

Affected Software

7 affected components
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.31
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.21
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14869?

CVE-2020-14869 is considered critical due to its potential for remote exploitation by high-privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14869?

To mitigate CVE-2020-14869, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.32 or 8.0.22 or later.

3

What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-14869?

CVE-2020-14869 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.31 and prior as well as 8.0.21 and prior.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-14869?

The impact of CVE-2020-14869 includes unauthorized access and potential compromise of the MySQL Server.

5

Is CVE-2020-14869 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2020-14869 is considered easily exploitable over network protocols by high-privileged attackers.

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