CVE-2024-20966
First published: Wed Jan 17 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 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).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0.36 |
| ubuntu/mysql-8.0 | <8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| redhat/mysql | <8.0.36 | 8.0.36 |
| redhat/mysql | <8.2.1 | 8.2.1 |
| debian/mysql-8.0 | 8.0.36-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-20966
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-20966
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6615-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-20966
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20966
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-20966
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL
- 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=2258777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20966?
CVE-2024-20966 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a high-privileged attacker.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-20966?
CVE-2024-20966 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and earlier, as well as 8.2.0 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20966?
To remediate CVE-2024-20966, upgrade MySQL to version 8.0.36 or later for supported releases.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-20966 enable?
CVE-2024-20966 may allow attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server through easily exploitable means.
Is there a specific vendor to contact regarding CVE-2024-20966?
For more information regarding CVE-2024-20966, refer to Oracle as the vendor of MySQL Server.
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