CVE-2019-2968 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle MySQL product, specifically in the component called InnoDB. The affected versions are 8.0.17 and earlier. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker who has network access through multiple protocols, leading to the compromise of the MySQL Server. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can allow unauthorized individuals to cause the server to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a denial of service (DOS) situation. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.9, with a Vector of (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H), indicating its impact on availability.

Understanding CVE-2019-2968

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2019-2968 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-2968?

CVE-2019-2968 is a vulnerability found in the Oracle MySQL product, specifically within the InnoDB component. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise the MySQL Server.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2968

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-2968 can result in unauthorized individuals causing the MySQL Server to hang or crash repeatedly, leading to a denial of service (DOS) situation. This can severely impact the availability of the server.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2968

This section delves into the technical aspects of CVE-2019-2968.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-2968 is easily exploitable, allowing a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MySQL Server
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: 8.0.17 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access through multiple protocols, potentially leading to a compromise of the MySQL Server.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2968 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Oracle Corporation promptly.
Restrict network access to the MySQL Server to authorized personnel only.
Monitor server logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the MySQL Server to address any security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for personnel to enhance awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you regularly check for updates and patches released by Oracle Corporation to address the CVE-2019-2968 vulnerability.