CVE-2024-21199: 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 InnoDB component. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: InnoDB). 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-2024-21199?
CVE-2024-21199 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitability by privileged attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21199?
To fix CVE-2024-21199, update to MySQL version 8.0.40-1 or higher, or upgrade to the latest available version.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21199?
CVE-2024-21199 affects MySQL versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.
Is CVE-2024-21199 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2024-21199 is considered easily exploitable by high privileged attackers with network access.
What component of MySQL is affected by CVE-2024-21199?
CVE-2024-21199 affects the InnoDB component of Oracle MySQL Server.