CVE-2024-21198: Medium severity mysql vulnerability
Last updated 12 November 2024
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Oracle MySQL Server is vulnerable to a denial of service related to the Server: DDL 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: DDL). 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21198?
CVE-2024-21198 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that affects multiple versions of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21198?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21198, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.40-1 or newer versions as specified.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21198?
CVE-2024-21198 affects MySQL versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.
Is CVE-2024-21198 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21198 can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access.
What components of MySQL does CVE-2024-21198 impact?
CVE-2024-21198 impacts the MySQL Server component specifically in the DDL functionality.