CVE-2022-21358: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
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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: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21358?
CVE-2022-21358 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21358?
To remediate CVE-2022-21358, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.28 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-21358?
CVE-2022-21358 affects users of MySQL Server versions 8.0.27 and earlier.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2022-21358?
CVE-2022-21358 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2022-21358?
CVE-2022-21358 affects the encryption features in the MySQL Server component.