Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.37/8.4.0 Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.37/8.4.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Optimizer. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-21163. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.37/8.4.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.37 and prior and 8.4.0 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 as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21163 since 12/07/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209606 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: mysql (CVE-2024-21163)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209606). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 209606
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: mysql (CVE-2024-21163)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/07/2023 🔍
07/17/2024 +222 days 🔍
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03/18/2025 +244 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271780

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2024 06:43
Updated: 03/18/2025 03:01
Changes: 07/17/2024 06:43 (64), 10/24/2024 22:40 (3), 03/18/2025 03:01 (1)
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