CVE-2024-21241: 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-2024-21241?
CVE-2024-21241 is considered easily exploitable and poses a significant risk to high privileged attackers with network access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21241?
To resolve CVE-2024-21241, upgrade to MySQL Server version 8.0.40-1 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2024-21241?
Affected versions include MySQL 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2024-21241?
CVE-2024-21241 impacts the Server: Optimizer component of the MySQL Server product.
Can CVE-2024-21241 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21241 is easily exploitable by attackers with network access.