CVE-2020-2765: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.29 and prior and 8.0.19 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/cpuapr2020.html

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.29 and prior and 8.0.19 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

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mysql-5.7
redhat/mysql<5.7.30
5.7.30
redhat/mysql<8.0.20
8.0.20
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.29
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.19
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows>=7.3
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.5
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:47 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:26 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2765?

The severity of CVE-2020-2765 is medium.

2

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-2765?

The affected versions of MySQL are 5.7.29 and prior, and 8.0.19 and prior.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2765?

An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2020-2765.

4

Are there any remediation steps available?

Yes, there are remediation steps available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2765?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-2765 in the provided references.

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