CVE-2021-2427: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2021
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Updated

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

Other sources

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).

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.26
8.0.26
ORACLE MySQL Server>=8.0.0<=8.0.25
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

Jul 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2427?

CVE-2021-2427 is considered to be easily exploitable and poses a high risk to MySQL Server due to its vulnerability to network attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2427?

To mitigate CVE-2021-2427, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.26 or later.

3

What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2021-2427?

CVE-2021-2427 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.25 and earlier.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-2427 remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2021-2427 remotely with network access due to its design.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2021-2427?

No specific workarounds for CVE-2021-2427 are documented; updating to a patched version is recommended.

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