CVE-2022-21641: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL 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. 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 for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-21641.
What is the affected component of this vulnerability?
The affected component of this vulnerability is the MySQL Server's Optimizer.
Which versions of Oracle MySQL Server are affected?
Versions prior to 8.0.29 of Oracle MySQL Server are affected.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the following references: [NetApp Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0013/) and [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html).