CVE-2020-2588
Reported by oracle · Published January 15, 2020
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.18 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).
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mysql-8.0 | Chainguard | 8.0.38-r0 |
| mysql-8.0 | Ubuntu:20.04:LTS | 8.0.19-0ubuntu2 |
| mysql | oracle | 8.0.18 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Corporation | MySQL Server | 8.0.18 and prior |
| chainguard | mysql-8.0 | 0 |
| Oracle Corporation | MySQL Server | 8.0.18 |
Timeline
- Jan 15, 2020 CVE Published
- Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 24, 2025 CVE Updated
- Mar 6, 2026 Distribution Patch
- Mar 6, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 2, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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References
- x_refsource_MISC
- x_refsource_CONFIRM
- USN-4250-1 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
- GLSA-202105-27 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO