CVE-2024-57616
Published: 14 January 2025
Description
An issue in the vscanf component of MonetDB Server v11.47.11 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.
Security Summary
CVE-2024-57616 is a vulnerability in the vscanf component of MonetDB Server version 11.47.11. The issue enables attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by sending crafted SQL statements. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H), indicating high severity primarily due to its impact on availability, and is linked to CWE-89.
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability without authentication, privileges, or user interaction, as it is accessible over the network with low complexity. Successful exploitation results in a DoS, disrupting service availability on affected MonetDB Server instances while causing no impact to confidentiality or integrity.
Mitigation details are available in the referenced GitHub issue at https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7412.
Details
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