CVE-2023-21840: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.40 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 vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-21840.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Oracle MySQL Server version 5.7.40 and prior.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of this vulnerability is medium.
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.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a version of Oracle MySQL Server that is not affected, such as version 5.7.41 or later.