CVE-2026-71084
mysql-connector-odbc: MySQL Connector/ODBC: Denial of Service via unauthenticated local access
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 19, 2026
Updated · September 17, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in mysql-connector-odbc. An unauthenticated attacker with local logon access to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes can exploit this vulnerability. This can lead to a complete denial of service (DoS) by causing the component to crash repeatedly. Additionally, the attacker may gain unauthorized read access to a subset of data accessible by MySQL Connectors.
Statement
This Moderate severity flaw in mysql-connector-odbc allows an unauthenticated attacker with local logon access to the system to cause a complete denial of service and gain unauthorized read access to a subset of data. The local attack vector limits the immediate remote exploitability, but successful exploitation can significantly impact system availability and data confidentiality.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Since this vulnerability requires local logon access, ensure that only trusted users have interactive access to systems running mysql-connector-odbc. If the mysql-connector-odbc package is not actively used, consider removing it to eliminate the attack surface.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read