CVE-2024-57627

CVE-2024-57627 is a vulnerability in the gc_col 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 ('SQL Injection')) 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 results in a server crash or resource exhaustion, disrupting service availability while leaving confidentiality and integrity unaffected.

Details on the vulnerability, including potential mitigations or patches, are available in the referenced MonetDB GitHub issue at https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7440, published on 2025-01-14.