CVE-2021-2208: 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).
— MITRE
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-2021-2208?
CVE-2021-2208 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting MySQL Server versions 8.0.23 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2208?
To mitigate CVE-2021-2208, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.24 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-2208?
CVE-2021-2208 affects Oracle MySQL Server users running version 8.0.23 or earlier.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-2208?
CVE-2021-2208 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-2208?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2021-2208; the recommended action is to upgrade to the patched version.