CVE-2022-21462: 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 for this MySQL Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-21462.

2

Which component of MySQL Server is affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects the Server: Optimizer component of MySQL Server.

3

What versions of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions 8.0.28 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can a high privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can compromise MySQL Server by exploiting this vulnerability.

5

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has a severity level of medium (4.9).

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: - [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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