CVE-2021-2410: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.25 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:
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.25 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2410?
CVE-2021-2410 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by high privileged attackers.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2021-2410?
CVE-2021-2410 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.25 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2410?
To mitigate CVE-2021-2410, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.26 or later.
What type of access is required to exploit CVE-2021-2410?
Exploit of CVE-2021-2410 requires high privileged network access via multiple protocols.
Can CVE-2021-2410 affect my system if I use older versions of MySQL?
Yes, if you are using MySQL Server versions 8.0.25 or earlier, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-2410.