Vulnerability in MySQL Server by Oracle allows denial of service attacks
CVE-2025-21579

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Mysql Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2025

What is CVE-2025-21579?

A vulnerability exists in Oracle's MySQL Server, specifically within the Server Options component. It is present in versions ranging from 8.0.0 to 8.0.41, 8.4.0 to 8.4.4, and 9.0.0 to 9.2.0. This flaw can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access, enabling them to potentially cause the MySQL Server to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a complete denial of service. The ease of exploitation underscores the importance of timely updates and vulnerability management.

Affected Version(s)

MySQL Server 8.0.0 <= 8.0.41

MySQL Server 8.4.0 <= 8.4.4

MySQL Server 9.0.0 <= 9.2.0

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2025.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
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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