CVE-2020-2901: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2901?
The severity of CVE-2020-2901 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-2901?
The affected software for CVE-2020-2901 includes Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.19 and prior, mysql-5.7 package in Debian, and mysql package in Red Hat and Ubuntu.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2901?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2020-2901 to compromise MySQL Server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2901?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-2901 on the Oracle security alerts, NetApp advisory, and Ubuntu security notice websites.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2901?
There is no specific fix available for CVE-2020-2901, but you should update to MySQL Server version 8.0.20 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.