CVE-2022-21525: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.29 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.
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html#AppendixMSQL
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.29 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21525.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Oracle MySQL Server version 8.0.29 and prior.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21525?
The severity of CVE-2022-21525 is medium (4.9).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-21525?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2022-21525 to compromise MySQL Server.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-21525?
Yes, a fix is available. Oracle MySQL Server version 8.0.30 is the recommended version to mitigate this vulnerability.