CVE-2021-2012 is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.20 and prior, specifically affecting the Server: Security: Privileges component. This easily exploitable flaw allows a highly privileged attacker with network access to cause a complete denial of service (crash) of the MySQL Server. With a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (Medium), the primary impact is on availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, but requires high privileges for successful exploitation. While it can lead to a complete system crash, there is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is there publicly available exploit code in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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