CVE-2021-2215: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Stored Procedure). 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: Stored Procedure). 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-2021-2215?
CVE-2021-2215 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2215?
To fix CVE-2021-2215, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.24 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2021-2215?
CVE-2021-2215 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.23 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2021-2215?
CVE-2021-2215 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2021-2215?
CVE-2021-2215 affects the Stored Procedure component of Oracle MySQL Server.