REDHAT-BUG-2557822: High severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client programs). 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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments 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.
Can an attacker exploit this without a MySQL account?
Yes. The vulnerability is described as exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker, so no privileges or user interaction are required. The attacker does need network access through multiple protocols, and exploitation is rated difficult.
How can I determine whether an environment is exposed?
Identify the deployed MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster version and compare it with the affected version ranges. Systems running an affected version and reachable by an attacker over the relevant network protocols should be treated as exposed.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can result in takeover of MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster. The stated CVSS impacts include high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.