CVE-2021-2060: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
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.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.50 and prior, 5.7.32 and prior and 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.50 and prior, 5.7.32 and prior and 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-2021-2060?
CVE-2021-2060 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2060?
To fix CVE-2021-2060, upgrade your affected MySQL Server or IBM Security Guardium to the latest recommended versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2060?
CVE-2021-2060 affects MySQL Server versions earlier than 5.6.51, 5.7.33, and 8.0.23, as well as certain versions of IBM Security Guardium.
Can CVE-2021-2060 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-2060 requires authentication, meaning an attacker must have access to an authenticated session to exploit this vulnerability.
What components of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2021-2060?
CVE-2021-2060 specifically impacts the Server: Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL Server.