Oracle MySQL Server Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Oracle MySQL Server, specifically in the optimizer component. This issue affects MySQL Server versions through 8.0.36 and through 8.4.0. The vulnerability allows a high-privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise the MySQL Server. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions causing the MySQL Server to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a complete denial-of-service.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause MySQL Server to hang or crash frequently, leading to a complete denial-of-service.