CVE-2024-20962: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL Server vulnerability
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).
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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.
External References:
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-3 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.2.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20962?
CVE-2024-20962 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20962?
To fix CVE-2024-20962, update your MySQL Server to at least version 8.0.36 or 8.2.1 depending on your operating system.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-20962?
CVE-2024-20962 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
Is MySQL Server version 8.0.36 safe from CVE-2024-20962?
Yes, MySQL Server version 8.0.36 is not affected by CVE-2024-20962.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-20962?
CVE-2024-20962 allows attackers with network access to potentially exploit vulnerabilities in the MySQL Server optimizer.