CVE-2022-21362: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Published Jan 19, 2022
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Information Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Information Schema). Supported versions that are affected are 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).

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.28
8.0.28
ORACLE MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.27
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation

Event History

Jan 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21362?

CVE-2022-21362 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by high privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21362?

To fix CVE-2022-21362, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.28 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-21362?

CVE-2022-21362 affects users of MySQL Server versions 8.0.27 and earlier.

4

What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2022-21362?

CVE-2022-21362 impacts systems running Oracle MySQL Server, specifically versions 8.0.27 and prior.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2022-21362?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-21362 can compromise the MySQL Server with network access via multiple protocols.

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