CVE-2021-2417: High severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: GIS). 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data.
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http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: GIS). 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H).
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2417?
CVE-2021-2417 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability with a high severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2417?
To fix CVE-2021-2417, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.26 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-2417?
CVE-2021-2417 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.25 and prior.
What types of attackers can exploit CVE-2021-2417?
CVE-2021-2417 can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access using multiple protocols.
What components of MySQL Server are impacted by CVE-2021-2417?
CVE-2021-2417 specifically impacts the GIS component of the MySQL Server product.