First published: Wed Oct 21 2020(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: X Plugin). 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).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/mysql | <8.0.22 | 8.0.22 |
MySQL | >=8.0.0<=8.0.21 |
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CVE-2020-14870 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow high privilege attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
To fix CVE-2020-14870, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-14870.
Yes, CVE-2020-14870 can be easily exploited remotely by an attacker with network access.
CVE-2020-14870 affects the MySQL Server component specifically related to the X Plugin.