CVE-2024-20970: 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 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20970?
CVE-2024-20970 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects MySQL Server and could allow high privileged attackers to compromise the server.
How does CVE-2024-20970 affect MySQL Server?
CVE-2024-20970 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access to the MySQL Server, potentially compromising the server's integrity and security.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-20970?
CVE-2024-20970 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20970?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20970, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.36 or later.
Is there a recommended upgrade path for CVE-2024-20970?
Yes, users should upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.36, or 8.2.1 or later to safeguard against CVE-2024-20970.