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CVE-2019-2991: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.017 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

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CVE-2019-2991 is an Oracle MySQL Server Optimizer vulnerability. A highly privileged user with network access could crash the database repeatedly and modify some accessible data. It is not a remote unauthenticated issue, but it can disrupt systems that depend on affected MySQL servers. Exposure is most likely in environments running Oracle MySQL Server 8.017 or prior, including distribution-packaged or appliance-embedded MySQL, where privileged database users can connect over supported network protocols. Prioritize remediation where affected MySQL supports revenue, operations, or customer-facing systems. The main business risk is service outage, with limited data modification risk from already privileged users. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor-supported MySQL updates from Oracle or your Linux distribution.; Check NetApp guidance if MySQL is embedded in a managed product.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted hosts and service paths..

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Server8.017 and priorListed
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