CVE-2024-21196: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 12 November 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: X Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior and 9.0.1 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).
— 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 8.0.40-1 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: X Plugin)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.39 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle MySQL (Server: X Plugin)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.4.2 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: X Plugin)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.0.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21196?
CVE-2024-21196 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects multiple versions of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21196?
To fix CVE-2024-21196, upgrade MySQL Server to version 8.0.40-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21196?
CVE-2024-21196 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.
What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2024-21196?
CVE-2024-21196 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access.
Is CVE-2024-21196 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2024-21196 is not specific to any operating system but affects the MySQL Server product across its supported versions.