CVE-2022-21372: 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 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 partial denial of service (partial 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 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 partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21372?
CVE-2022-21372 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privileged network access and compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21372?
To fix CVE-2022-21372, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.28 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21372?
CVE-2022-21372 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.27 and earlier.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-21372?
Organizations using MySQL Server versions 8.0.27 or prior are at risk of CVE-2022-21372 if their servers are accessible over the network.
What components of MySQL Server does CVE-2022-21372 impact?
CVE-2022-21372 impacts the security and encryption components of MySQL Server.