CVE-2024-20996: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 31 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.37 and prior and 8.4.0 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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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.39-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.0.40-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle MySQL (MySQL Server) - InnoDBto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.37 and prior
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20996?
CVE-2024-20996 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with high severity due to its potential impact on MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20996?
To remediate CVE-2024-20996, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.39-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-20996?
Affected versions include MySQL Server 8.0.37 and prior, as well as 8.4.0 and prior.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20996?
CVE-2024-20996 can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access using multiple protocols.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-20996?
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2024-20996, so updating to the fixed version is recommended.