CVE-2021-35610: High severity mysql vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2021-35610?

CVE-2021-35610 is rated as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-35610?

To remediate CVE-2021-35610, upgrade MySQL to version 8.0.27 or later.

Q: Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35610?

CVE-2021-35610 affects MySQL versions 8.0.26 and prior.

Q: Can CVE-2021-35610 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-35610 allows for remote exploitation due to multiple network access protocols.

Q: What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2021-35610?

CVE-2021-35610 specifically impacts the MySQL Server Optimizer component.

Published Oct 20, 2021

Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.26 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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

Other sources

— MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available

redhat/mysql<8.0.27

8.0.27

Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.26

NetApp OnCommand Insight

NetApp Snapcenter

Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Fedoraproject Fedora=34

Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html

Event History

Oct 20, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:50 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:50 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

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