CVE-2022-21444: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21444?
CVE-2022-21444 is categorized as a difficult to exploit vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21444?
To remediate CVE-2022-21444, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.38 or 8.0.29 and later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21444?
CVE-2022-21444 affects MySQL Server versions 5.7.37 and prior as well as 8.0.28 and prior.
Can CVE-2022-21444 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-21444 can be exploited by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of MySQL does CVE-2022-21444 impact?
CVE-2022-21444 specifically impacts the server component related to DDL in MySQL.