CVE-2021-2479: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.26 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/cpuoct2021.html#AppendixMSQL

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.26 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

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.27
8.0.27
Oracle MySQL>=8.0<=8.0.26
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp Snapcenter
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Oct 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2479?

CVE-2021-2479 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse by attackers with network access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2479?

To remediate CVE-2021-2479, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.

3

Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2021-2479?

CVE-2021-2479 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.26 and earlier.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2021-2479 enable?

CVE-2021-2479 allows high privileged attackers to compromise the MySQL Server through easily exploitable methods.

5

Is CVE-2021-2479 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2021-2479 is related to MySQL Server and affects several operating systems, including Fedora and Red Hat.

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