CVE-2022-21379: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Group Replication Plugin). 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.
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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: Group Replication Plugin). 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 the severity of CVE-2022-21379?
CVE-2022-21379 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can compromise MySQL Server for high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21379?
To fix CVE-2022-21379, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.28 or later.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2022-21379?
CVE-2022-21379 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.27 and prior.
Can CVE-2022-21379 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21379 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2022-21379?
CVE-2022-21379 impacts the Group Replication Plugin component of MySQL Server.