CVE-2022-21427: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 8.0.28 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/cpuapr2022.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: FTS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 8.0.28 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-2022-21427?
CVE-2022-21427 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
What versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21427?
The affected versions of Oracle MySQL are 5.7.37 and prior, and 8.0.28 and prior.
How severe is CVE-2022-21427?
CVE-2022-21427 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium severity.
How can CVE-2022-21427 be exploited?
CVE-2022-21427 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
How can I fix CVE-2022-21427?
To fix CVE-2022-21427, you should update Oracle MySQL to version 5.7.38 or 8.0.29, depending on the affected version.