CVE-2022-21370: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21370?
CVE-2022-21370 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server Optimizer component.
What versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21370?
Versions 8.0.27 and prior of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21370.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2022-21370?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2022-21370 to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-21370?
CVE-2022-21370 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21370?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21370 at the following references: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220121-0008/) and [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html)