CVE-2024-21212: 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: Health Monitor 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: Health Monitor). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.39 and prior and 8.4.0. Difficult to exploit 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 4.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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-2024-21212?
CVE-2024-21212 is considered a difficult to exploit vulnerability that affects multiple MySQL Server versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21212?
To fix CVE-2024-21212, upgrade to MySQL version 8.0.40-1 or later.
Which MySQL versions are affected by CVE-2024-21212?
CVE-2024-21212 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, as well as 8.4.0.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-21212?
High privileged attackers with network access to the affected MySQL Server can exploit CVE-2024-21212.
Is CVE-2024-21212 present in MySQL versions above 8.4.2?
No, CVE-2024-21212 does not affect MySQL Server versions beyond 8.4.2.