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6.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-2016

First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server: Optimizer component could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a high availability impact using unknown attack vectors.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=10.5
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=10.6
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.0
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.1
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.3
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.19
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp SnapCenter
Fedora=32
Fedora=33

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-2016?

    The severity of CVE-2021-2016 has not been explicitly stated but it can lead to a denial of service affecting high availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-2016?

    To fix CVE-2021-2016, it is essential to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for MySQL Server.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2021-2016?

    CVE-2021-2016 affects various versions of Oracle MySQL Server, including versions between 8.0.0 and 8.0.19, as well as several IBM and NetApp products.

  • Can CVE-2021-2016 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2021-2016 requires authentication, which means it cannot be exploited remotely without access credentials.

  • Is CVE-2021-2016 a critical vulnerability?

    While CVE-2021-2016 is not classified as critical, it poses significant risks due to potential denial of service.

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