CVE-2021-2002: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server: Replication component could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a high availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
Other sources
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 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/cpujan2021.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 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 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2002?
CVE-2021-2002 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on availability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2002?
To fix CVE-2021-2002, update your affected MySQL Server or related product to the latest version available that is not vulnerable.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-2002?
CVE-2021-2002 affects several versions of Oracle MySQL Server and IBM InfoSphere Guardium among other products.
How can CVE-2021-2002 be exploited?
CVE-2021-2002 can be exploited by an authenticated attacker using unspecified attack vectors to cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-2002?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-2002 other than applying the appropriate updates.