CVE-2024-20998: Medium severity debian/mysql-8.0 vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20998?
CVE-2024-20998 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20998?
To remediate CVE-2024-20998, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-20998?
CVE-2024-20998 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.36 and prior, as well as 8.3.0 and prior.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20998?
CVE-2024-20998 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability in the MySQL Server Optimizer component.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-20998?
CVE-2024-20998 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access.