CVE-2024-57625

CVE-2024-57625 is a vulnerability in the merge_table_prune_and_unionize component of MonetDB Server version 11.49.1. The issue enables attackers to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by sending crafted SQL statements. It is associated with CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and 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.

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network with low complexity, without requiring authentication, privileges, or user interaction. Successful exploitation leads to a complete denial of service on the affected MonetDB Server instance, disrupting database operations while having no impact on confidentiality or integrity.

Further details, including potential patches or workarounds, are documented in the MonetDB GitHub issue at https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7443, published on 2025-01-14.