CVE-2023-21911: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.32 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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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.32 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
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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-2023-21911.
What component of Oracle MySQL is affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects the InnoDB component of Oracle MySQL.
What versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected versions of Oracle MySQL are 8.0.32 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise the MySQL Server.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity 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 at the following references: [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html), [NetApp Security Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230427-0007/), [Launchpad CVE](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-21911).