CVE-2022-21455: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PAM Auth Plugin). 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PAM Auth Plugin). 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21455?
The severity of CVE-2022-21455 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2022-21455?
Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.28 and prior are affected by CVE-2022-21455.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2022-21455?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2022-21455 to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the recommended fix for CVE-2022-21455?
The recommended fix for CVE-2022-21455 is to update Oracle MySQL Server to version 8.0.29 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21455?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21455 in the references provided: [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/), [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html)