CVE-2024-21171: 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 low 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 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21171?
CVE-2024-21171 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that could allow low privileged attackers with network access to compromise the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21171?
To fix CVE-2024-21171, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.39-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21171?
CVE-2024-21171 affects MySQL versions 8.0.37 and prior, as well as 8.4.0 and prior.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2024-21171?
CVE-2024-21171 affects the MySQL Server component, specifically the Optimizer.
Can the CVE-2024-21171 vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21171 can be exploited remotely by attackers with low privileges.