UBUNTU-CVE-2026-101608: Medium severity ubuntu/mysql-5.5 vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, 26.7.0-26.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.49, 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3 and 26.7.0-26.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.46-0ubuntu0.22.04.5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.46-0ubuntu0.24.04.5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-9.7to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.7.4-0ubuntu0.26.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/mysql-8.4to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.4.13-0ubuntu0.26.04.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker needs network access to the MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster instance and low-privileged access. No user interaction is required.
What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can cause the affected MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster instance to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a complete denial of service. The supplied CVSS vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.
How can I determine whether an Oracle MySQL deployment is in scope?
Check the deployed MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster version against the listed affected ranges. The affected Server versions are 8.4.0 through 8.4.12, 9.7.0 through 9.7.3, and 26.7.0 through 26.7.1; Cluster also includes 8.0.0 through 8.0.49.