CVE-2021-2088: 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-2021-2088?
CVE-2021-2088 has a high severity level due to the potential for authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2088?
To fix CVE-2021-2088, ensure that your MySQL version is updated to 8.0.23 or later, or apply relevant patches from your vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-2088?
CVE-2021-2088 affects Oracle MySQL Server versions below 8.0.23 and certain versions of IBM Security Guardium.
Can CVE-2021-2088 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-2088 requires authentication, but it can be exploited through unknown attack vectors that could increase availability impact.
Is CVE-2021-2088 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2021-2088 is considered a local vulnerability since it requires an authenticated user to exploit it.