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CVE-2024-20971

First published: Tue Jan 16 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).

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/mysql-8.0
8.0.36-3
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<8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1
8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1
ubuntu/mysql-8.0<8.0.36
8.0.36
redhat/mysql<8.0.36
8.0.36
redhat/mysql<8.2.1
8.2.1
Oracle MySQL Installer>=8.0.0<=8.0.35
Oracle MySQL Installer>=8.1.0<=8.2.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20971?

    CVE-2024-20971 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with a high severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20971?

    To fix CVE-2024-20971, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later.

  • Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-20971?

    CVE-2024-20971 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-20971?

    CVE-2024-20971 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20971?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-20971; upgrading to the patched versions is recommended.

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