CVE-2024-20972
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | >=8.0.0<=8.0.35 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =8.1.0 | |
| Oracle MySQL | =8.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-20972
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-20972
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6615-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-20972
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20972
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-20972
- 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=2258783
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20972?
CVE-2024-20972 is considered easily exploitable with a high impact, allowing a high privilege attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-20972?
CVE-2024-20972 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20972?
To fix CVE-2024-20972, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.36 or later.
Can exploiting CVE-2024-20972 lead to data breaches?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2024-20972 can potentially lead to serious data breaches due to unauthorized access.
What protocols can be used to exploit CVE-2024-20972?
CVE-2024-20972 can be exploited over multiple network protocols, making it particularly concerning for network security.
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