CVE-2024-21179: Medium severity oracle mysql vulnerability
Last updated 31 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-21179?
The CVE-2024-21179 vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable and poses a risk to high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21179?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21179, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.39-1 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21179?
CVE-2024-21179 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.37 and prior as well as 8.4.0 and prior.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-21179?
Exploiting CVE-2024-21179 could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the MySQL Server environment.
Is CVE-2024-21179 present in MySQL 8.0.39?
No, CVE-2024-21179 is not present in MySQL 8.0.39 or later versions.