CVE-2021-35640: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DDL). 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 update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
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http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DDL). 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 update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35640?
CVE-2021-35640 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35640?
To fix CVE-2021-35640, upgrade the MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2021-35640?
CVE-2021-35640 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.26 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2021-35640?
CVE-2021-35640 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of Oracle MySQL are affected in CVE-2021-35640?
CVE-2021-35640 affects the Server: DDL component of Oracle MySQL.