CVE-2024-21162

Summary

CVE-2024-21162 is a serious vulnerability affecting the Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.37 and prior, as well as 8.4.0 and prior. This issue allows high-privileged attackers, who have network access, to exploit the vulnerability through multiple protocols. Successful attacks can cause a hang or frequent crashes of the MySQL Server, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) scenario. The CVSS Base Score is 4.9, indicating a high risk for availability impacts.

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