CVE-2025-21566
mysql: Denial of Service Vulnerability in MySQL Server Optimizer
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 22, 2025
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in MySQL Server, specifically in the Optimizer component. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash, meaning a complete denial of service, via network access using multiple protocols.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-404 · Improper Resource Shutdown or Release