CVE-2021-35631: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: GIS). 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
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: GIS). 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35631?
CVE-2021-35631 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35631?
To fix CVE-2021-35631, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35631?
MySQL versions 8.0.26 and prior are affected by CVE-2021-35631.
Can CVE-2021-35631 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-35631 can be easily exploited by remote attackers with high privileges.
What component of MySQL does CVE-2021-35631 affect?
CVE-2021-35631 affects the GIS component of the MySQL Server product.