CVE-2024-20974: 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 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Server (component: Server: Optimizer)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20974?
CVE-2024-20974 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses significant risks to high privileged users with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20974?
To remediate CVE-2024-20974, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later.
Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-20974?
Versions 8.0.35 and prior, and 8.2.0 and prior are vulnerable to CVE-2024-20974.
Can CVE-2024-20974 affect MySQL installations on Ubuntu?
Yes, CVE-2024-20974 affects MySQL installations on Ubuntu versions 8.0.35 and prior.
Is CVE-2024-20974 relevant for MySQL Server 8.1.0?
CVE-2024-20974 is relevant as it affects versions prior to 8.2.0, including 8.1.0.