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CVE-2024-27766


An issue in MariaDB v.11.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the lib_mysqludf_sys.so function. NOTE: this is disputed by the MariaDB Foundation because no privilege boundary is crossed.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7, with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from mariadb organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2024-10-17T22:15:02.920

Last Modified

2025-07-10T19:12:35.303

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-94

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application mariadb mariadb 11.1.0 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For mariadb's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.