CVE-2021-2122: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL related to the Server: DDL 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: DDL). 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: DDL). 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-2021-2122?
CVE-2021-2122 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for denial of service impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2122?
To remediate CVE-2021-2122, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.23 or a later patched version.
What components are affected by CVE-2021-2122?
CVE-2021-2122 affects the Oracle MySQL product specifically related to the Server: DDL component.
Can CVE-2021-2122 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2021-2122 requires authentication to exploit, limiting the attack surface.
Which software may be impacted by CVE-2021-2122?
CVE-2021-2122 impacts various software including MySQL, IBM InfoSphere Guardium, and NetApp products.