CVE-2020-2892: 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 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 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

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.20
8.0.20
debian/mysql-5.7
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

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·11:48 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2892?

The severity of CVE-2020-2892 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.

2

How does CVE-2020-2892 impact MySQL Server?

CVE-2020-2892 allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise MySQL Server through multiple protocols.

3

Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-2892?

MySQL Server versions 8.0.19 and prior are affected by CVE-2020-2892.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2892?

There are no specific remedies available for this vulnerability, but updating to the latest version of MySQL Server will mitigate the risk.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2892?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-2892 on the following references: [Link 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200416-0003/), [Link 2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html), [Link 3](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4350-1/)

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