CVE-2024-21176: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Thread Pooling). Supported versions that are affected are 8.4.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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-2024-21176?
CVE-2024-21176 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability allowing a low privileged attacker to compromise MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21176?
To fix CVE-2024-21176, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.4.1 or later.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2024-21176?
CVE-2024-21176 affects MySQL Server versions up to and including 8.4.0.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-21176?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-21176 could allow an attacker with network access to gain unauthorized access to the MySQL Server.
Is network access required to exploit CVE-2024-21176?
Yes, network access via multiple protocols is required to exploit CVE-2024-21176.