CVE-2024-20961
First published: Tue Jan 16 2024(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mysql-8.0 | 8.0.36-3 | |
| ubuntu/mysql-8.0 | <8.0.36-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| ubuntu/mysql-8.0 | <8.0.36-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| ubuntu/mysql-8.0 | <8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| ubuntu/mysql-8.0 | <8.0.36 | 8.0.36 |
| redhat/mysql | <8.0.36 | 8.0.36 |
| redhat/mysql | <8.2.1 | 8.2.1 |
| Oracle MySQL Installer | >=8.0.0<=8.0.35 | |
| Oracle MySQL Installer | >=8.1.0<=8.2.0 | |
| NetApp OnCommand Insight |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240201-0003/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-20961
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-20961
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6615-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-20961
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20961
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-20961
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2258721
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2258841
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2258842
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0894
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1141
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2619
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258772
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20961?
CVE-2024-20961 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20961?
To remediate CVE-2024-20961, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.36 or higher.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-20961?
CVE-2024-20961 affects MySQL versions up to 8.0.35 and 8.2.0 and prior.
Can CVE-2024-20961 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-20961 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access.
What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2024-20961?
CVE-2024-20961 specifically impacts the MySQL Server component, particularly the Optimizer.
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