UBUNTU-CVE-2026-101762: Medium severity ubuntu/mysql-5.5 vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). 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. Difficult to exploit 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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?
The attacker needs network access to the MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster instance and low-privileged credentials. Exploitation is rated high complexity and does not require user interaction.
What is the expected impact of a successful attack?
A successful attack can cause the affected MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster instance to hang or crash repeatedly, resulting in a complete denial of service. No confidentiality or integrity impact is identified.
How can I assess whether my deployment is in scope?
Compare the deployed MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster version with the affected ranges: MySQL Server 8.4.0 through 8.4.12, 9.7.0 through 9.7.3, and 26.7.0 through 26.7.1; MySQL Cluster 8.0.0 through 8.0.49, 8.4.0 through 8.4.12, 9.7.0 through 9.7.3, and 26.7.0 through 26.7.1. The provided information does not identify fixed Ubuntu package versions.