CVE-2021-2307: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 8.0.23 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 8.0.23 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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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 5.7.34 - 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-2021-2307?
CVE-2021-2307 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2307?
To fix CVE-2021-2307, you should upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.34 or later, or version 8.0.24 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2307?
CVE-2021-2307 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.33 and prior as well as 8.0.23 and prior.
Can CVE-2021-2307 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-2307 requires the attacker to have logon access to the server infrastructure where MySQL is executed, limiting its remote exploitability.
What software does CVE-2021-2307 impact?
CVE-2021-2307 impacts the Oracle MySQL Server product, as well as specific deployments such as NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager and OnCommand products.