CVE-2022-21418: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.28 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.28 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 5.0 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21418?
CVE-2022-21418 is classified as a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability allowing high-privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21418?
To fix CVE-2022-21418, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.29 or later for Red Hat or to version 8.0.41-2 for Debian.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2022-21418?
CVE-2022-21418 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.28 and earlier.
Are any other applications affected by CVE-2022-21418?
Yes, applications such as NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager and NetApp OnCommand products may also be impacted.
How can I identify vulnerable systems for CVE-2022-21418?
Vulnerable systems can be identified by checking for MySQL Server versions below 8.0.29.