CVE-2024-57627 – This vulnerability in MonetDB Server's gc

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-57627?

CVE-2024-57627 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). This vulnerability in MonetDB Server's gc_col component allows attackers to execute crafted SQL statements that trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The issue affects MonetDB Server version 11.49.1 specifically, potentially disrupting database availability for organizations using this software.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability in MonetDB Server's gc_col component allows attackers to execute crafted SQL statements that trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The issue affects MonetDB Server version 11.49.1 specifically, potentially disrupting database availability for organizations using this software.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

MonetDB Server

Versions: v11.49.1

Operating Systems: All platforms running MonetDB

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Only affects the specific gc_col component when processing crafted SQL statements.

📦 What is this software?

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete database unavailability requiring restart, potentially disrupting dependent applications and services.

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Likely Case

Temporary service degradation or database crashes affecting application functionality.

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If Mitigated

Minimal impact with proper input validation and monitoring in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM - Exploitable via SQL injection but requires specific crafted statements.

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal attackers with database access could disrupt operations.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: MEDIUM

Requires ability to execute SQL statements against the database, suggesting authenticated access or SQL injection vector needed.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Version after v11.49.1 (check GitHub issue for specific fixed version)

Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7440

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Check current MonetDB version. 2. Update to patched version via package manager or source. 3. Verify fix applied without restart requirement.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation for SQL Statements

all

Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries to prevent crafted SQL execution.

Use prepared statements with parameter binding in all application code

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement network segmentation to restrict database access to trusted applications only
Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check MonetDB version: 'monetdbd get version' or 'monetdb version'

Check Version:

monetdbd get version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify version is newer than v11.49.1 and test with known safe SQL statements

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unexpected database crashes
High memory usage in gc_col component
SQL error messages related to garbage collection

Network Indicators:

Unusual SQL query patterns targeting gc_col functionality

SIEM Query:

source="monetdb.log" AND ("crash" OR "out of memory" OR "gc_col")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-57627

CVSS v3 Score: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE: CWE-89

EPSS Score: 0.3% exploit probability (53.2th percentile)

Published: January 14, 2025

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

🔗 References

https://github.com/MonetDB/MonetDB/issues/7440 Exploit,Issue Tracking

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