REDHAT-BUG-2557573: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, 26.7.0-26.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.49, 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3 and 26.7.0-26.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker needs high privileges and network access to the affected MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster instance through one of its supported protocols. No user interaction is required.
What is the practical impact of a successful attack?
A successful attack can cause the affected MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster service to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a complete denial of service. The provided information indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.
Which versions are affected?
Affected MySQL Server versions are 8.4.0 through 8.4.12, 9.7.0 through 9.7.3, and 26.7.0 through 26.7.1. Affected MySQL Cluster versions are 8.0.0 through 8.0.49, 8.4.0 through 8.4.12, 9.7.0 through 9.7.3, and 26.7.0 through 26.7.1.
What can be done while a fix is not available?
Limit network access to MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster and restrict high-privileged accounts to only trusted administrators and required systems. This reduces the ability of a high-privileged network attacker to reach an affected instance.