CVE-2020-2627: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Parser). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.18 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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.
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.19 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle MySQL (Server: Parser)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.19
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2627?
CVE-2020-2627 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2627?
To fix CVE-2020-2627, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.19 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-2627?
CVE-2020-2627 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.18 and prior.
Can CVE-2020-2627 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-2627 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with network access.
Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2020-2627?
CVE-2020-2627 affects various platforms running MySQL Server, including certain versions of Ubuntu and Red Hat.