CVE-2021-2046: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server: Stored Procedure 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: Stored Procedure). 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. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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: Stored Procedure). 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. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 6.8 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2046?
CVE-2021-2046 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2046?
To fix CVE-2021-2046, update affected Oracle MySQL versions to 8.0.23 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-2046?
CVE-2021-2046 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions prior to 8.0.23, as well as various versions of IBM InfoSphere Guardium.
Can CVE-2021-2046 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-2046 requires authentication, which limits exploitation primarily to authenticated users.
What impact does CVE-2021-2046 have on systems?
CVE-2021-2046 can lead to a denial of service, affecting the high availability of systems utilizing the vulnerable software.