CVE-2021-2038: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server: Components Services component could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a high availability impact using unknown attack vectors.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Components Services). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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: Components Services). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2038?
CVE-2021-2038 is classified as having a high availability impact.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2038?
To remediate CVE-2021-2038, upgrade affected MySQL Server versions to at least 8.0.23.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2021-2038?
CVE-2021-2038 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions from 8.0.0 up to 8.0.22.
Can CVE-2021-2038 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
CVE-2021-2038 requires authentication for exploitation.
What components of Oracle MySQL Server are impacted by CVE-2021-2038?
CVE-2021-2038 affects the Server: Components Services component of Oracle MySQL Server.