CVE-2021-2180: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 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: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 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

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.7.34
5.7.34
redhat/mysql<8.0.24
8.0.24
redhat/mariadb<10.2.38
10.2.38
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.33
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.23
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.38

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-2021-2180?

CVE-2021-2180 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can allow high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2180?

To fix CVE-2021-2180, upgrade to MySQL versions 5.7.34 or 8.0.24, or use MariaDB version 10.2.38.

3

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2021-2180?

CVE-2021-2180 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.33 and prior and 8.0.23 and prior.

4

Can CVE-2021-2180 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-2180 allows for exploitation by attackers with network access through multiple protocols.

5

Is CVE-2021-2180 specific to MySQL?

Yes, CVE-2021-2180 specifically affects the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL.

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