CVE-2024-20993: Medium severity oracle mysql 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/cpuapr2024.html#AppendixMSQL
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20993?
CVE-2024-20993 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20993?
To fix CVE-2024-20993, update MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or 8.2.1.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-20993?
CVE-2024-20993 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior.
What component of MySQL Server is vulnerable in CVE-2024-20993?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-20993 is found in the Server: Optimizer component of MySQL Server.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20993?
CVE-2024-20993 can be exploited by high privileged attackers who have network access via multiple protocols.