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CVE-2020-2814: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.47 and prior, 5.7.28 and prior and 8.0.18 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 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

MediumCVSS 4.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-2814 is a MySQL Server InnoDB availability flaw. A high-privileged user with network access can make affected MySQL servers hang or crash repeatedly. It does not indicate data theft or tampering, but it can disrupt databases that support business applications. Exposure is most likely where affected MySQL versions are still running, including vendor-packaged distributions or products that include MySQL. Risk depends on whether high-privileged database access is reachable over network protocols. Treat as a maintenance-priority availability risk, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize internet-reachable, business-critical, or shared MySQL services where privileged access is broadly delegated. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle April 2020 CPU guidance or applicable vendor package updates.; Upgrade affected MySQL Server deployments per Oracle or distribution guidance.; Review NetApp, Fedora, openSUSE, and Gentoo advisories for packaged or embedded exposure..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-2814Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationMySQL Server5.6.47 and prior, 5.7.28 and prior, 8.0.18 and priorListed
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