CVE-2024-20983: mysql vulnerability

CVE-2024-20983: medium vulnerability affecting mysql. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2024-20983CVSS 4.9Database

CVE-2024-20983: mysql vulnerability

CVE-2024-20983: medium vulnerability affecting mysql. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
4.9 MEDIUM
EPSS
56.78%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
mysql

What is known

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.34 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 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-20983, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.9) affecting mysql, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether mysql is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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