CVE-2020-2925: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). 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: PS). 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 of this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-2925.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects the Server: PS component of MySQL Server.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected?
Versions 8.0.19 and prior are affected.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can compromise MySQL Server.
What is the severity of this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the following references: [1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200416-0003/), [2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html), [3](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4350-1/)