CVE-2024-21177: Medium severity oracle mysql cluster 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-2024-21177?
CVE-2024-21177 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a risk to affected MySQL Server versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21177?
To remediate CVE-2024-21177, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.39-1 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-21177?
CVE-2024-21177 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.37 and prior, as well as certain MySQL Cluster versions.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-21177?
Exploiting CVE-2024-21177 could allow a low privileged attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MySQL server.
Is CVE-2024-21177 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2024-21177 affects MySQL Server and Cluster installations across multiple operating systems capable of running the vulnerable versions.