CVE-2024-21061: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Audit Plug-in). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 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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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Audit Plug-in). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 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.
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-2024-21061?
CVE-2024-21061 is considered to be easily exploitable, allowing high privileged attackers with network access to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21061?
To fix CVE-2024-21061, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or 8.2.1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21061?
MySQL versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior, are affected by CVE-2024-21061.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21061?
Organizations using Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 or earlier and 8.2.0 or earlier are at risk due to CVE-2024-21061.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2024-21061?
CVE-2024-21061 impacts the Audit Plug-in component of the MySQL Server product.