Oracle · Mysql Server · CVE-2024-21196
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior
MySQL Server versions 8.4.2 and prior
MySQL Server versions 9.0.1 and prior
**Description**
The vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: X Plugin component, is related to insufficient input validation. This issue can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, resulting in the ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.
**Recommendations**
For MySQL Server versions 8.0.39 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For MySQL Server versions 8.4.2 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For MySQL Server versions 9.0.1 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Server: X Plugin component to minimize the risk of exploitation.