CVE-2020-2589: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.28 and prior and 8.0.17 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.28 and prior and 8.0.17 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 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.29 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.18 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (InnoDB)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.28 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (InnoDB)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.17
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2589?
CVE-2020-2589 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ease of exploitation and the potential impact on system security.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2589?
To fix CVE-2020-2589, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.29 or 8.0.18 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-2589?
CVE-2020-2589 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.28 and earlier, and 8.0.17 and earlier.
What components of MySQL Server are impacted by CVE-2020-2589?
CVE-2020-2589 specifically impacts the InnoDB component of MySQL Server.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-2589?
CVE-2020-2589 can be exploited by a high-privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.