CVE-2023-21962: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Components Services). 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: Server: Components Services). 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 severity of CVE-2023-21962?
The severity of CVE-2023-21962 is medium.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2023-21962?
The affected versions of MySQL Server are 8.0.32 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-21962?
An attacker with high privileges and network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2023-21962 to compromise MySQL Server.
What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-21962?
There is no specific recommended remedy available for CVE-2023-21962. It is advised to update to a non-affected version of MySQL Server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21962?
More information about CVE-2023-21962 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html), [Reference 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230427-0007/), [Reference 3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-21962).