Exploit in MySQL Server from Oracle Allowing System Crashes and Data Manipulation
CVE-2025-21497

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Mysql Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-21497?

A vulnerability exists in the MySQL Server product from Oracle, specifically within the InnoDB component. This flaw affects multiple versions of MySQL, allowing a high-privileged attacker with network access to exploit the server using various protocols. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized updates, insertions, or deletions of data accessible through MySQL Server. Additionally, successful exploitation may cause the server to hang or repeatedly crash, leading to service disruptions and potential data loss.

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Affected Version(s)

MySQL Server * <= 8.0.40

MySQL Server * <= 8.4.3

MySQL Server * <= 9.1.0

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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