CVE-2024-21200: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2024
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Updated

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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 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).

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
ORACLE MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.35
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
May 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21200?

CVE-2024-21200 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by high privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21200?

To fix CVE-2024-21200, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 8.0.36 or later.

3

What versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-21200?

Affected versions of MySQL Server include 8.0.35 and prior.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-21200 allow?

CVE-2024-21200 allows a high privileged attacker with network access to potentially compromise the MySQL Server.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-21200?

Yes, a patch is available in the form of an update to MySQL Server version 8.0.36 or later.

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