Denial of Service Vulnerability in MySQL Server by Oracle

CVE-2025-50079

What is CVE-2025-50079?

A vulnerability exists in MySQL Server within Oracle MySQL that could allow a privileged attacker with network access to exploit the service. This issue primarily affects specific versions, allowing an attacker to potentially cause a hang or frequent crashes of the database server, leading to a complete denial of service. The vulnerability is characterized by its ease of exploitation via multiple network protocols, which could result in significant availability impacts for affected systems.

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