CVE-2022-21440: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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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 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: 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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-2022-21440?
The severity of CVE-2022-21440 is medium (5.5).
Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21440?
Oracle MySQL versions 8.0.28 and prior are affected by CVE-2022-21440.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2022-21440?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2022-21440 to compromise MySQL Server.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-21440?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-21440. Update to version 8.0.29 of Oracle MySQL.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21440?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21440 in the references provided: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220429-0005/) and [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html)