CVE-2024-21008: Medium severity mysql 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. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-21008?
CVE-2024-21008 is considered a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that impacts high privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21008?
To remediate CVE-2024-21008, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.40-1 or higher.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2024-21008?
Affected MySQL Server versions include 8.0.36 and prior, as well as 8.3.0 and prior.
Can CVE-2024-21008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21008 allows for exploitation via network access by high privileged attackers.
What components of MySQL Server does CVE-2024-21008 affect?
CVE-2024-21008 specifically affects the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server.