CVE-2024-57631

CVE-2024-57631 is a vulnerability in the exp_ref 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 without authentication, privileges, or user interaction, as it is accessible over the network with low attack complexity. Successful exploitation results in a DoS, rendering the MonetDB Server unavailable and disrupting service for legitimate users, while having no impact on confidentiality or integrity.

Mitigation details and further information are available in the GitHub issue tracking the vulnerability at https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7436, published on 2025-01-14.