CVE-2020-14873: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Logging). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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: Logging). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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-2020-14873?
CVE-2020-14873 is considered a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows highly privileged attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14873?
To fix CVE-2020-14873, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14873?
CVE-2020-14873 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and earlier.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-14873?
Entities using MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior, especially those with network access, are at risk from CVE-2020-14873.
What component does CVE-2020-14873 pertain to in MySQL Server?
CVE-2020-14873 is related to the Server: Logging component of Oracle MySQL.