CVE-2024-20972
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability in the query optimizer allows a high-privileged attacker to cause service disruption via multiple protocols.
- Who is affected
- MySQL Server 8.0.35 and earlier, and 8.2.0 and earlier with high-privileged users having network access.
- Urgency
- Medium priority; requires high privilege to exploit but can cause denial of service.
- Action
- Update to a patched MySQL Server version released after 8.0.35 or 8.2.0.
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Exploitation outlook
- Moderate exploitation risk1.1% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 63% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
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