CVE-2025-21540
First published: Tue Jan 21 2025(Updated: )
Last updated 30 January 2025
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle MySQL | <8.0.40<8.4.3<9.1.0 | |
| debian/mysql-8.0 | 8.0.41-3 | |
| MySQL | >=8.0.0<=8.0.40 | |
| MySQL | >=8.4.0<=8.4.3 | |
| MySQL | >=9.0.0<=9.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-21540
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21540
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-21540
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-21540
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21540
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1671
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1673
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2339238
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21540?
CVE-2025-21540 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects various versions of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21540?
To fix CVE-2025-21540, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.41-2 or a later version.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2025-21540?
CVE-2025-21540 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.40 and prior, 8.4.3 and prior, and 9.1.0 and prior.
Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2025-21540?
Yes, CVE-2025-21540 allows a low privileged attacker to exploit the vulnerability with network access.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-21540?
Yes, a patch is available in the form of MySQL Server version 8.0.41-2 which addresses CVE-2025-21540.
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