CVE-2024-21213: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 12 November 2024

Other sources

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.

IBM

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 logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. 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 4.2 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Debian

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mysql-8.0
8.0.40-1
ORACLE MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.39
ORACLE MySQL>=8.4.0<=8.4.2
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
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21213?

CVE-2024-21213 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21213?

To fix CVE-2024-21213, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later.

3

Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21213?

CVE-2024-21213 affects MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.

4

What component of MySQL does CVE-2024-21213 involve?

CVE-2024-21213 involves a vulnerability in the InnoDB component of MySQL Server.

5

Who is primarily at risk from CVE-2024-21213?

CVE-2024-21213 poses a risk primarily to high privileged attackers with access to the infrastructure.

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