CVE-2021-35648: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). 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: FTS). 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-2021-35648?
CVE-2021-35648 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its easy exploitability and potential for remote compromise of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35648?
To fix CVE-2021-35648, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.27 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35648?
CVE-2021-35648 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.26 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-35648 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-35648 can be exploited remotely by a high-privileged attacker with network access.
What components of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-35648?
CVE-2021-35648 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically its Full-Text Search (FTS) functionality.