Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17 Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Optimizer. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-2991. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17 (Database Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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).

The weakness was shared 10/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-2991. The attack can be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-143620, VDB-143661, VDB-143632 and VDB-143631 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-2991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143689
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2019 21:38
Updated: 01/15/2024 08:33
Changes: 10/16/2019 21:38 (52), 11/02/2019 16:31 (17), 01/15/2024 08:33 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Discussion

 d4n13L (+1)
7 years ago
Version number is incorrect in the description and also CPE, should be 8.0.17

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