CVE-2024-21201: 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: Optimizer 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: Server: Optimizer). 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-2024-21201?
CVE-2024-21201 is rated as easily exploitable and poses a high risk to systems running affected versions of MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21201?
The recommended fix for CVE-2024-21201 is to upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later, or 9.0.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21201?
CVE-2024-21201 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-21201?
CVE-2024-21201 specifically involves the MySQL Server component, particularly the Optimizer.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-21201?
CVE-2024-21201 can be exploited by high privileged attackers with network access to the vulnerable MySQL Server.