CVE-2020-2896: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Information Schema). 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: Information Schema). 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2020-2896.
Which component of Oracle MySQL is affected by this vulnerability?
The Server: Information Schema component of Oracle MySQL is affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 8.0.19 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2896?
The severity of CVE-2020-2896 is medium (4.9).
How can this MySQL Server vulnerability be exploited?
This MySQL Server vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.