Oracle MySQL Server Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Replication Component

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, specifically within the Replication component. This issue affects MySQL versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.41, 8.4.0 through 8.4.4, and 9.0.0 through 9.2.0. The vulnerability is easily exploitable by a high-privileged attacker with network access, allowing them to cause a hang or a frequently repeatable crash of the MySQL Server, leading to a complete denial-of-service condition.

Impact

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