CVE-2021-2072: 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. 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. 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-2021-2072?
CVE-2021-2072 has a high severity rating because it can lead to a denial of service that impacts high availability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2072?
To fix CVE-2021-2072, update your Oracle MySQL to version 8.0.23 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-2072?
CVE-2021-2072 affects Oracle MySQL versions prior to 8.0.23, and various versions of IBM InfoSphere Guardium and NetApp products.
Can CVE-2021-2072 be exploited by an unauthenticated user?
No, CVE-2021-2072 requires an authenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
What components of MySQL Server are related to CVE-2021-2072?
CVE-2021-2072 is related to the Server: Stored Procedure component of Oracle MySQL Server.