CVE-2024-20978: 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 8.0.36 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL Server (component: 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-2024-20978?
CVE-2024-20978 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20978?
To fix CVE-2024-20978, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.36 or later, or 8.2.1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-20978?
CVE-2024-20978 affects MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
Can CVE-2024-20978 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-20978 can be exploited by an attacker with network access via multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2024-20978?
CVE-2024-20978 impacts the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.