CVE-2025-21494
mysql: MySQL Server: Denial of Service vulnerability
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 22, 2025
Updated · September 1, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Oracle MySQL Server (Security: Privileges component). A high-privileged local attacker with logon access to the MySQL Server infrastructure can cause a denial of service (DoS) of MySQL Server.
Statement
Red Hat ships MySQL Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This vulnerability has been addressed through regular MySQL release updates.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Restrict network access to the MySQL Server to trusted clients only.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation