CVE-2024-20977

Summary

CVE-2024-20977 is a vulnerability affecting the Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and prior, as well as 8.2.0 and prior. This issue enables low-privileged network attackers to cause a hang or frequent crashes of MySQL Server, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The Base Score of this vulnerability under the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 3.1 is 6.5, with an impact on availability. Attackers can exploit this easily, making it essential for users to apply the necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

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