CVE-2024-21057: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server 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
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/mysqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21057?
CVE-2024-21057 is classified as an easily exploitable high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21057?
To fix CVE-2024-21057, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2024-21057?
CVE-2024-21057 affects the Optimizer component of MySQL Server.
Which versions of MySQL are vulnerable to CVE-2024-21057?
MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior are vulnerable to CVE-2024-21057.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-21057?
CVE-2024-21057 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.