What is the severity of CVE-2024-21090?

CVE-2024-21090 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for easy exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21090?

To fix CVE-2024-21090, upgrade MySQL Connectors to version 8.3.1 or later.

What versions of MySQL Connectors are affected by CVE-2024-21090?

CVE-2024-21090 affects MySQL Connectors versions 8.3.0 and earlier.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21090?

CVE-2024-21090 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via multiple network protocols.

Is CVE-2024-21090 only impacting MySQL Connectors?

Yes, CVE-2024-21090 specifically impacts the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-21090

high

7.5

16/4/2024

27/3/2025

CVE-2024-21090

First published: Tue Apr 16 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/Python). Supported versions that are affected are 8.3.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle MySQL Installer	>=8.0.0<=8.3.0

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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21090?
CVE-2024-21090 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for easy exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21090?
To fix CVE-2024-21090, upgrade MySQL Connectors to version 8.3.1 or later.
What versions of MySQL Connectors are affected by CVE-2024-21090?
CVE-2024-21090 affects MySQL Connectors versions 8.3.0 and earlier.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-21090?
CVE-2024-21090 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via multiple network protocols.
Is CVE-2024-21090 only impacting MySQL Connectors?
Yes, CVE-2024-21090 specifically impacts the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL.

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