CVE-2021-2058: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server: Locking 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: Locking). 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: Locking). 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2058?
CVE-2021-2058 has a severity rating that indicates a potential high availability impact due to a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2058?
To fix CVE-2021-2058, you should update your Oracle MySQL Server to version 8.0.23 or later.
Which products are affected by CVE-2021-2058?
CVE-2021-2058 affects various versions of Oracle MySQL Server, as well as IBM InfoSphere Guardium from versions 10.5 up to 11.3.
Can CVE-2021-2058 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-2058 requires authentication for exploitation, but may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-2058?
Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2021-2058 is to apply the latest software updates, as no specific workaround has been recommended.