CVE-2024-21203

Summary

CVE-2024-21203 is a vulnerability affecting Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, 8.4.2 and prior, and 9.0.1 and prior (Component: Server, FTS). This easily exploitable issue allows high privileged attackers with network access to cause a hang or frequent crash (complete Denial of Service) of MySQL Server. Successfully exploited attacks can lead to significant downtime and availability impacts, making this a serious concern with a base CVSS score of 4.9. Attackers can target the server via multiple protocols, increasing the risk of potential attacks.

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