CVE-2024-21203
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.9 of 10 (medium)
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Summary
CVE-2024-21203 is a vulnerability affecting Oracle MySQL Server in versions 8.0.39 and earlier, 8.4.2 and earlier, and 9.0.1 and earlier, specifically within the FTS component. This flaw allows high-privilege attackers with network access to exploit the server easily, leading to unauthorized denial-of-service (DoS) conditions marked by frequent crashes or hangs of the MySQL Server instance. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, indicating medium severity with significant availability impacts. To remediate this issue, organizations should upgrade their MySQL Server installations to versions beyond those listed as vulnerable. Failure to address this vulnerability could result in substantial downtime and disruption of services for affected organizations.
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