CVE-2024-57616: An issue in the vscanf component of MonetDB Server v11.47.11 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (Do

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-57616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting monetdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the vscanf component of MonetDB Server v11.47.11 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: monetdb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-14 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

monetdb monetdb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.47.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.47.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monetdb || rpm -q monetdb || monetdb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.47.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison monetdb sudo apt install monetdb=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.47.11> sudo apt-mark hold monetdb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list monetdb sudo dnf downgrade monetdb-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.47.11> sudo dnf versionlock add monetdb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-57616?

monetdb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-57616 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-57616 affect?

CVE-2024-57616 affects monetdb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in the vscanf component of MonetDB Server v11.47.11 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.

How urgent is CVE-2024-57616?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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