CVE-2022-21538: Low severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2022
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Updated

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.

External References:

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html#AppendixMSQL

Other sources

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).

MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<8.0.30
8.0.30
Oracle MySQL Server<=8.0.29
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter

Event History

Jul 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-21538.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Oracle MySQL Server version 8.0.29 and prior.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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