Impact
The vulnerability lies in the Optimizer component of Oracle MySQL Server. An attacker with high privileges who can reach the server over the network can exploit this flaw to cause the server to hang or repeatedly crash, leading to a complete denial of service. The flaw is rated with CVSS 3.1 base score 4.9, indicating an availability impact only. The weakness is associated with the server’s ability to fail under specific optimizer conditions.
Affected Systems
Affected versions are Oracle MySQL Server 8.0.0 through 8.0.45, 8.4.0 through 8.4.8, and 9.0.0 through 9.6.0. These versions run on any platform supported by Oracle MySQL Server.
Risk and Exploitability
The CVSS indicates an availability impact, but does not rate confidentiality or integrity. EPSS is not available, so current exploitation likelihood is unknown, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N) with multiple protocols, and requires high privileges (PR:H). Because the flaw can be triggered remotely, administrators should treat it as an immediate risk to service availability, especially in environments where the database is critical.
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