Learn about CVE-2020-14838, a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server allowing unauthorized data access. Find out the impacted versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server (component: Server: Security: Privileges) allows unauthorized access to data, impacting versions 8.0.21 and prior.
Understanding CVE-2020-14838
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in MySQL Server that can be exploited by attackers with network access.
What is CVE-2020-14838?
The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14838
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to specific data within the MySQL Server.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14838
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in MySQL Server allows attackers with network access to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14838 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that you regularly update MySQL Server to the latest version to mitigate known vulnerabilities.