CVE-2021-2164: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.23 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/cpuapr2021.html#AppendixMSQL

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.23 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

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.24
8.0.24
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.23
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter

Event History

Apr 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2164?

CVE-2021-2164 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on MySQL Server security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2164?

To fix CVE-2021-2164, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.24 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-2164?

CVE-2021-2164 affects users of MySQL Server versions 8.0.23 and prior.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-2164?

CVE-2021-2164 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.

5

What components of MySQL does CVE-2021-2164 impact?

CVE-2021-2164 impacts the Server: Optimizer component of MySQL Server.

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