CVE-2022-21437: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2022
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 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.

External References:

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html#AppendixMSQL

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 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).

Launchpad

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.29
8.0.29
Oracle MySQL Server>=8.0.0<=8.0.28
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp Snapcenter
debian/mysql-8.0
8.0.42-1

Event History

Apr 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:06 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 22, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:52 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21437.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer).'

3

What versions of MySQL Server are affected?

Versions 8.0.28 and prior of MySQL Server are affected.

4

Is the vulnerability easily exploitable?

Yes, the vulnerability is easily exploitable.

5

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability.

6

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21437?

The severity of CVE-2022-21437 is medium (severity value: 4.9).

7

How can the MySQL Server be compromised?

The MySQL Server can be compromised by a successful attacker.

8

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is available in version 8.0.29 of MySQL Server.

9

Where can I find more information about the vulnerability?

You can find more information about the vulnerability in the references provided: [Link 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220429-0005/), [Link 2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html), [Link 3](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html#AppendixMSQL).

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