CVE-2024-20998: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 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: A vulnerability in the Server Optimizer component allows high-privileged network attackers to cause denial of service.
Who is affected: MySQL Server 8.0.36 and earlier, and 8.3.0 and earlier deployments accessible over network.
Urgency: Medium priority; requires high privilege and network access, not currently exploited.
Action: Upgrade to MySQL Server 8.0.37 or 8.3.1 or later versions.

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Low exploitation riskCVE-2024-209980.97% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 59% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2024-20998	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org