CVE-2020-2924: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.19 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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.19 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).
— Launchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2924?
The severity of CVE-2020-2924 is medium (4.9).
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-2924?
Versions 8.0.19 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2020-2924.
How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2020-2924?
A high privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2020-2924 by gaining network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server.
Are there any known remedies for CVE-2020-2924?
There are no known remedies for CVE-2020-2924 at the moment.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2924?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-2924 at the following references: [link 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200416-0003/), [link 2](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html), [link 3](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4350-1/).