CVE-2022-21538: Low severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.29 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 partial denial of service (partial 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: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.29 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-21538.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Oracle MySQL Server version 8.0.29 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with low privileges and network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-21538?
The severity level of CVE-2022-21538 is low with a CVSS score of 3.1.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Oracle and NetApp security advisory pages.