CVE-2022-21245: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.36 and prior and 8.0.27 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.36 and prior and 8.0.27 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.37 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.28
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-21245.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Oracle MySQL versions 5.7.36 and prior, and 8.0.27 and prior.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21245?
The severity of CVE-2022-21245 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability.
Are there any recommended remedies or patches for this vulnerability?
Yes, the recommended remedies or patches for this vulnerability are available from the respective software vendors.