CVE-2021-2087: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server related to the Server:DML 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: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.22 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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:L/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-2021-2087?
CVE-2021-2087 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2087?
To mitigate CVE-2021-2087, update Oracle MySQL Server to version 8.0.23 or higher.
What type of impact does CVE-2021-2087 have?
CVE-2021-2087 could lead to a denial of service, resulting in high availability impacts.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-2087?
CVE-2021-2087 affects users of Oracle MySQL Server, particularly those using versions prior to 8.0.23.
What components are involved in CVE-2021-2087?
CVE-2021-2087 is specifically related to the Server:DML component of Oracle MySQL Server.