CVE-2024-21055: Medium severity 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. 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. 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-2024-21055?
CVE-2024-21055 is considered to be easily exploitable, allowing high-privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21055?
To remediate CVE-2024-21055, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.36 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-21055?
CVE-2024-21055 affects MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21055?
CVE-2024-21055 impacts users of the MySQL Server product, particularly high-privileged users with network access.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2024-21055?
CVE-2024-21055 affects the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server.