CVE-2024-20976: 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 (MySQL Server - Optimizer)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (MySQL Server - Optimizer)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.2.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20976?
CVE-2024-20976 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high-privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20976?
To fix CVE-2024-20976, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or 8.2.1 or later, depending on your distribution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20976?
CVE-2024-20976 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
What can be exploited in CVE-2024-20976?
CVE-2024-20976 can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols to compromise the MySQL Server.
What are the supported versions that need to be updated for CVE-2024-20976?
For CVE-2024-20976, supported versions that need updating include MySQL Server 8.0.35 and earlier, along with 8.2.0 and earlier.