CVE-2023-21869: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.31 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.31 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.32
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-21869.
What is the affected software version range for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The affected software versions for this MySQL Server vulnerability are 8.0.31 and prior.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit this MySQL Server vulnerability?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this MySQL Server vulnerability to compromise the server.
What is the severity rating of this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The severity rating of this MySQL Server vulnerability is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
Where can I find more information about this MySQL Server vulnerability?
You can find more information about this MySQL Server vulnerability at the following reference: [Oracle Security Alert - CPUJan2023](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html)