CVE-2020-14869: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-14869?
The impact of CVE-2020-14869 includes unauthorized access and potential compromise of the MySQL Server.
Is CVE-2020-14869 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2020-14869 is considered easily exploitable over network protocols by high-privileged attackers.