CVE-2024-20968: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Options). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.34 and prior and 8.1.0. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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: Options). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.34 and prior and 8.1.0. Difficult to exploit 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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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.35 - Upgrade
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redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.1 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: Options)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.34 and prior - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: Options)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20968?
CVE-2024-20968 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability with high impact potential affecting MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20968?
To fix CVE-2024-20968, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.35 or 8.1.1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-20968?
CVE-2024-20968 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.34 and prior and 8.1.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20968?
CVE-2024-20968 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2024-20968?
CVE-2024-20968 affects the Server: Options component of the MySQL Server product.