CVE-2024-21162: Medium severity debian/mysql-8.0 vulnerability
Last updated 31 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.37 and prior and 8.4.0 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-2024-21162?
CVE-2024-21162 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability impacting high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21162?
To remediate CVE-2024-21162, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.39-1 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-21162?
CVE-2024-21162 affects MySQL versions 8.0.37 and prior, as well as 8.4.0 and prior.
What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2024-21162?
CVE-2024-21162 specifically affects the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.
Can CVE-2024-21162 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21162 can be exploited by a remote high privileged attacker through network access.