CVE-2021-35612: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2021-35612?

CVE-2021-35612 has a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation by high privileged attackers.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-35612?

To mitigate CVE-2021-35612, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.

Q: Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35612?

CVE-2021-35612 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.26 and prior.

Q: Can CVE-2021-35612 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-35612 can be exploited remotely by attackers with high privileges.

Q: What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2021-35612?

CVE-2021-35612 affects the MySQL Server component specifically in the Optimizer.

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 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

Other sources

— MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available

redhat/mysql<8.0.27

8.0.27

Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.26

NetApp OnCommand Insight

NetApp Snapcenter

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

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35612?