CVE-2024-20965: Medium severity Oracle MySQL 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 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 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 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/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 Server) - Server: Optimizerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (MySQL Server) - Server: Optimizerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.2.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20965?
CVE-2024-20965 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to be easily exploited by high privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20965?
To fix CVE-2024-20965, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later for affected platforms.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20965?
CVE-2024-20965 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20965?
Any organization or individual using MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 or earlier, and 8.2.0 or earlier, is potentially affected by CVE-2024-20965.
What components of MySQL Server does CVE-2024-20965 impact?
CVE-2024-20965 impacts the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.