What is the severity of CVE-2020-14891?

CVE-2020-14891 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a privileged attacker.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14891?

To fix CVE-2020-14891, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-14891?

CVE-2020-14891 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-14891?

CVE-2020-14891 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows attackers with high privileges to compromise the MySQL Server.

Can CVE-2020-14891 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14891 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.

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CVE-2020-14891

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21/10/2020

26/9/2024

CVE-2020-14891

First published: Wed Oct 21 2020(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a privileged attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14891?
To fix CVE-2020-14891, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows attackers with high privileges to compromise the MySQL Server.
Can CVE-2020-14891 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14891 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a privileged attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14891?
To fix CVE-2020-14891, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-14891?
CVE-2020-14891 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows attackers with high privileges to compromise the MySQL Server.
Can CVE-2020-14891 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14891 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.