CVE-2024-21196

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 vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: X Plugin component, is related to insufficient input validation. This issue can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, resulting in the ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.

Recommendations For MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For MySQL Server versions 8.4.2 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For MySQL Server versions 9.0.1 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Server: X Plugin component to minimize the risk of exploitation.