CVE-2024-20973
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 low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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| 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 Installer | >=8.0.0<=8.0.35 | |
| Oracle MySQL Installer | >=8.1.0<=8.2.0 | |
| NetApp OnCommand Insight |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240201-0003/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-20973
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-20973
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6615-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-20973
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20973
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-20973
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2258732
- 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=2258784
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20973?
CVE-2024-20973 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20973?
To fix CVE-2024-20973, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later for affected versions.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-20973?
CVE-2024-20973 affects MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
Can CVE-2024-20973 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-20973 can be easily exploited by attackers with network access via multiple protocols.
What components of MySQL Server are impacted by CVE-2024-20973?
CVE-2024-20973 specifically impacts the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.
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