CVE-2024-21062: 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. 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-2024-21062?
CVE-2024-21062 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that could be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21062?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21062, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-21062?
CVE-2024-21062 impacts MySQL Server versions 8.0.36 and prior, as well as 8.3.0 and prior.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21062?
Organizations using affected versions of MySQL Server, particularly versions 8.0.36 and 8.3.0 or earlier, are at risk for CVE-2024-21062.
What component of MySQL Server is affected by CVE-2024-21062?
CVE-2024-21062 affects the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL.