CVE-2022-21344: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.36 and prior and 8.0.27 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:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Replication). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.36 and prior and 8.0.27 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-2022-21344?
CVE-2022-21344 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL servers.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21344?
To fix CVE-2022-21344, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.37 or 8.0.28 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21344?
CVE-2022-21344 affects MySQL versions 5.7.36 and prior and 8.0.27 and prior.
Can CVE-2022-21344 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21344 is easily exploitable by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2022-21344?
CVE-2022-21344 impacts the replication component of the MySQL Server product.