CVE-2021-2172
First published: Tue Apr 20 2021(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.23 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/mysql | <8.0.24 | 8.0.24 |
| Oracle MySQL | >=8.0.0<=8.0.23 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | ||
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| NetApp SnapCenter |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html#AppendixMSQL
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1951794
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1951795
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3590
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-2172
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3811
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1951759
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AKV7TRUEQW6EV45RSZVVFLVQMNHVHBCJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JJQRPXNDH6YHQLUSCS5VA7DAW32PN7N7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJVUTKKFQAWR7NURCQHQQ5JHTVYGEOYQ/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210513-0002/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AKV7TRUEQW6EV45RSZVVFLVQMNHVHBCJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJVUTKKFQAWR7NURCQHQQ5JHTVYGEOYQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JJQRPXNDH6YHQLUSCS5VA7DAW32PN7N7/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2172?
CVE-2021-2172 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a risk to MySQL Server users.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2172?
To fix CVE-2021-2172, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.24 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-2172?
CVE-2021-2172 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.23 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-2172 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-2172 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of MySQL Server are impacted by CVE-2021-2172?
CVE-2021-2172 specifically impacts the Server: DML component of the MySQL Server product.
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