CVE-2022-21367: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Compiling). 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
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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: Compiling). 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21367?
CVE-2022-21367 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21367?
To fix CVE-2022-21367, you should upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.37 or 8.0.28 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-21367?
The affected versions for CVE-2022-21367 are MySQL Server versions 5.7.36 and prior, as well as 8.0.27 and prior.
Can CVE-2022-21367 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21367 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
Which software packages are impacted by CVE-2022-21367?
CVE-2022-21367 impacts Oracle MySQL Server, including versions prior to 5.7.37 and 8.0.28.