CVE-2022-21454: Medium severity 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: Group Replication Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 8.0.28 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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: Group Replication Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.37 and prior and 8.0.28 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Launchpad

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.7.38
5.7.38
redhat/mysql<8.0.29
8.0.29
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.37
Oracle MySQL>=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 CVE-2022-21454?

CVE-2022-21454 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: Group Replication Plugin.

2

Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2022-21454?

Versions 5.7.37 and prior, as well as 8.0.28 and prior, are affected by CVE-2022-21454.

3

How can CVE-2022-21454 be exploited?

CVE-2022-21454 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21454?

The severity of CVE-2022-21454 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

5

Are there any remedies available for CVE-2022-21454?

Yes, Oracle has released patches for Oracle MySQL 5.7.38 and 8.0.29 to address the vulnerability.

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