CVE-2024-21200

Summary

CVE-2024-21200 is a vulnerability identified in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, affecting supported versions 8.0.35 and earlier. This flaw allows high-privileged attackers with network access to exploit the server via multiple protocols, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) through repeated crashes or hangs. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9, indicating medium severity with a high impact on availability. To remediate this issue, organizations should update their MySQL Server installations to versions beyond 8.0.35 as recommended by Oracle's security alerts. The potential danger lies in the ability of an attacker to disrupt database services, which can significantly affect business operations and accessibility to data resources.

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