CVE-2023-21872: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MySQL Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-21872.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.29 and prior.
Is this vulnerability easily exploitable?
Yes, this vulnerability is easily exploitable.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise MySQL Server.