medium
4.9
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-2853

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.18 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<8.0.19
8.0.19
MySQL>=8.0.0<8.0.19
Red Hat Fedora=30
Red Hat Fedora=31
Red Hat Fedora=32
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager>=7.3
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere>=9.5
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp SnapCenter

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-2853?

    CVE-2020-2853 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow high privileged attackers to exploit the MySQL Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-2853?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-2853, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.19 or later.

  • Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-2853?

    CVE-2020-2853 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.18 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2020-2853 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-2853 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access to the MySQL Server.

  • What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2020-2853?

    CVE-2020-2853 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically related to security and privileges.

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