CVE-2024-21241

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior MySQL Server versions 8.4.2 and prior MySQL Server versions 9.0.1 and prior

Description The issue is related to incorrect clearance or release of resources in the Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL Server. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. Successful attacks can result in the ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash of MySQL Server.

Recommendations For MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, consider restricting network access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. For MySQL Server versions 8.4.2 and prior, consider restricting network access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. For MySQL Server versions 9.0.1 and prior, consider restricting network access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.