Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17 InnoDB denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component InnoDB. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-2968. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.17 (Database Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component InnoDB. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.17 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).

The weakness was disclosed 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 uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2968. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required 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 pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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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-2019-2968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143697
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2019 20:41
Updated: 01/15/2024 08:58
Changes: 10/16/2019 20:41 (52), 10/16/2019 21:38 (17), 01/15/2024 08:58 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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