CVE-2024-21272

Summary

CVE-2024-21272 is a vulnerability found in Oracle MySQL's Connector/Python, affecting versions 9.0.0 and earlier. The vulnerability poses a high risk (CVSS score of 7.5) as it can be exploited by low-privileged attackers with network access, potentially leading to the complete takeover of MySQL Connectors. Remediation involves upgrading to the latest supported version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability. The potential impact includes severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks for affected organizations. For additional details and updates, users can refer to Oracle's security alerts webpage.

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