CVE-2021-2201: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Partition). 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: Partition). 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).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.24
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2201?
CVE-2021-2201 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that can be easily exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2201?
To fix CVE-2021-2201, upgrade your MySQL server to version 8.0.24 or later.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2021-2201?
CVE-2021-2201 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.23 and prior.
Can CVE-2021-2201 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-2201 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with high privileges.
What components are impacted by CVE-2021-2201?
CVE-2021-2201 impacts the MySQL Server product, specifically the Partition component.