CVE-2024-20977: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2024
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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).

Other sources

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.

External References:

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html#AppendixMSQL

Red Hat

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
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<=8.2.0
NetApp OnCommand Insight
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.35-4
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.36-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36-3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36-0ubuntu0.23.10.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL Server (Server: Optimizer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.36
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle MySQL Server (Server: Optimizer) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.1

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:41 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:54 PM
Description
Jul 10, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20977?

CVE-2024-20977 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability affecting MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, and 8.2.0 and prior.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20977?

CVE-2024-20977 affects users running MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior across various platforms.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-20977?

To fix CVE-2024-20977, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.36 or later, or 8.2.1 or later.

4

What can exploit CVE-2024-20977?

CVE-2024-20977 can be exploited by low privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20977?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-20977; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.

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