CVE-2024-20976: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An optimizer vulnerability allows high-privileged attackers to cause denial of service via multiple network protocols.
- Who is affected
- MySQL Server versions 8.0.35 and earlier, and 8.2.0 and earlier are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is routine; CVSS 4.9 is moderate and no active exploitation reported.
- Action
- Upgrade to the latest patched version of MySQL Server beyond 8.0.35 or 8.2.0.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20976
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2024-209761.1% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 63% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-20976 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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