CVE-2024-20964: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL MySQL Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.35 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL MySQL Serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.2.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20964?
CVE-2024-20964 is considered a difficult to exploit vulnerability that affects low privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20964?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20964, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or 8.2.1 depending on your environment.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-20964?
CVE-2024-20964 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20964?
A low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols can potentially exploit CVE-2024-20964.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-20964?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-20964, so it is recommended to update to a secure version.