CVE-2024-21185

Summary

CVE-2024-21185 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.38, 8.4.1, and 9.0.0. This issue, located within the InnoDB component, is classified as easily exploitable, allowing high-privileged attackers with network access to cause a hang or frequent crashes in MySQL Server. The impact of these attacks can result in complete Denial of Service (DoS). The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database assigns this vulnerability a base score of 4.9 under the CVSS 3.1 scoring system, focusing on availability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through multiple protocols, making it crucial for affected organizations to apply the necessary patches promptly to mitigate the risk.

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