CVE-2024-21204: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2024
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: PS). Supported versions that are affected are 8.4.0 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).

Affected Software

5 affected components
ORACLE MySQL=8.4.0
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
May 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21204?

CVE-2024-21204 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation by high privileged attackers.

2

Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2024-21204?

CVE-2024-21204 affects MySQL Server versions 8.4.0, 9.0.0, and 9.0.1 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-21204?

To fix CVE-2024-21204, you should upgrade to the latest fixed version of MySQL Server provided by Oracle.

4

What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2024-21204?

CVE-2024-21204 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-21204?

Exploiting CVE-2024-21204 can lead to a complete compromise of the MySQL Server, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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