CVE-2021-35604: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.35 and prior and 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.35 and prior and 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35604?
CVE-2021-35604 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35604?
To fix CVE-2021-35604, update MySQL Server to version 5.7.36 or 8.0.27 or apply the appropriate patches for affected MariaDB versions.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35604?
CVE-2021-35604 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.35 and prior, and 8.0.26 and prior.
Can CVE-2021-35604 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-35604 can be exploited remotely with network access via multiple protocols.
Is there a specific exploit available for CVE-2021-35604?
CVE-2021-35604 is noted for being easily exploitable, indicating that it may have specific exploit scripts available in the wild.