CVE-2024-21096: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2024
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client: mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Microsoft

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client: mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

NVD

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client: mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server.

External References:

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

Red Hat

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mariadb<=1:10.11.6-0+deb12u1
1:11.4.3-1
debian/mariadb-10.5<=1:10.5.23-0+deb11u1
1:10.5.26-0+deb11u2
debian/mysql-8.0
8.0.40-1
redhat/mysql<8.0.37
8.0.37
redhat/mysql<8.3.1
8.3.1
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.36
Oracle MySQL>=8.1.0<=8.3.0
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.40-1<8.0.40-1
8.0.40-1
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.36-1<8.0.40-1
8.0.40-1
Microsoft azl3 mariadb 10.11.6-3<10.11.10-1
10.11.10-1
Microsoft cbl2 mariadb 10.6.20-1<10.6.20-1
10.6.20-1
Microsoft cbl2 mariadb 10.6.9-6<10.6.20-1
10.6.20-1
Microsoft azl3 mysql 8.0.40-1<8.0.40-1
8.0.40-1
Microsoft azl3 mysql 8.0.36-1<8.0.40-1
8.0.40-1
Microsoft azl3 mariadb 10.11.10-1<10.11.10-1
10.11.10-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mariadb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:11.4.3-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mariadb-10.5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:10.5.26-0+deb11u2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mysql-8.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.40-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.37
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/mysql to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.3.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.40-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.6.20-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.11.10-1

Event History

Apr 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jun 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:20 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21096?

CVE-2024-21096 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability that may permit unauthenticated attackers to gain access.

2

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21096?

CVE-2024-21096 affects Oracle MySQL versions 8.0.36 and earlier, and 8.3.0 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-21096?

To fix CVE-2024-21096, update MySQL to version 8.0.40-1 or later for Debian, and 8.0.37 or later for RedHat.

4

Can CVE-2024-21096 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-21096 requires an authenticated logon to exploit, which mitigates the risk of remote exploitation.

5

What software components include the CVE-2024-21096 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-21096 is found in the MySQL Server product, particularly in the mysqldump client component.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203