CVE-2021-35632: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Data Dictionary). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.26 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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: Data Dictionary). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.26 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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

Event History

Oct 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35632?

CVE-2021-35632 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-35632?

To fix CVE-2021-35632, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.

3

What is CVE-2021-35632 about?

CVE-2021-35632 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server data dictionary that allows high privileged attackers to compromise the server.

4

Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2021-35632?

MySQL versions 8.0.26 and prior are affected by CVE-2021-35632.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2021-35632?

Organizations using affected versions of MySQL Server are impacted if they have high privileged users with access.

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