HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-2969
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-2969

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.44 and prior, 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-2969 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
netapp4 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsnapcenter
Oracle1 product(s)
mysql
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4195-1/
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4195-1/

All References (6)

→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4195-1/Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/Third Party Advisory
→
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4195-1/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-2969
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 16, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-2969 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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