CVE-2021-2028: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2021
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Updated

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the InnoDB 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: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 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: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 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

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.22
8.0.22
IBM Security Guardium<=10.5
IBM Security Guardium<=10.6
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.21
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2028?

CVE-2021-2028 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2028?

To fix CVE-2021-2028, upgrade your Oracle MySQL Server to version 8.0.22 or later.

3

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2021-2028?

CVE-2021-2028 affects Oracle MySQL versions from 8.0.0 up to 8.0.21.

4

Is CVE-2021-2028 specific to a certain MySQL component?

Yes, CVE-2021-2028 is related specifically to the InnoDB component of Oracle MySQL Server.

5

Can CVE-2021-2028 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2021-2028 can only be exploited by authenticated attackers.

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