CVE-2024-21163: Medium severity Oracle MySQL 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 as well as unauthorized update insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
— Microsoft
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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).
— Debian
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.39-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.0.40-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21163?
CVE-2024-21163 is categorized as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant security risk for high privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21163?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21163, update your MySQL server to version 8.0.39-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21163?
CVE-2024-21163 affects MySQL versions 8.0.37 and prior, as well as version 8.4.0.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-21163?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-21163 is Oracle for their MySQL Server product.
What component of MySQL is vulnerable in CVE-2024-21163?
CVE-2024-21163 vulnerabilities are found in the Optimizer component of the MySQL Server.