CVE-2024-21197: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 12 November 2024

Other sources

Oracle MySQL Server is vulnerable to a denial of service related to the Server: Information Schema component. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Information Schema). 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 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).

Debian

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mysql-8.0
8.0.40-1
ORACLE MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.39
ORACLE MySQL>=8.4.0<=8.4.2
ORACLE MySQL=9.0.0
ORACLE MySQL=9.0.1
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=11.5
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.0

Event History

Oct 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-21197?

CVE-2024-21197 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21197?

CVE-2024-21197 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-21197?

To fix CVE-2024-21197, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21197?

Database administrators using MySQL Server versions 8.0.39, 8.4.2, or 9.0.1 are affected by CVE-2024-21197.

5

What components of MySQL are impacted by CVE-2024-21197?

CVE-2024-21197 impacts the MySQL Server component specifically related to the Information Schema.

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