Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-2412

First published: Tue Jul 20 2021(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 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).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/mysql<8.0.22
8.0.22
MySQL Server>=8.0.0<=8.0.21
NetApp OnCommand Insight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-2412?

    CVE-2021-2412 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by high-privileged attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-2412?

    To fix CVE-2021-2412, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.22 or later.

  • What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-2412?

    MySQL Server versions 8.0.21 and prior are affected by CVE-2021-2412.

  • Can CVE-2021-2412 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-2412 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with network access.

  • What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2021-2412?

    CVE-2021-2412 affects the Optimizer component of MySQL Server.

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