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Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.15 allows remote user to disrupt service

CVE-2014-2450 · published 12 years ago
Summary

A problem in Oracle MySQL Server version 5.6.15 and earlier can let someone who has a valid login cause the database to become unavailable. This affects the part of the system that decides how queries are executed. Upgrade to a newer MySQL release or apply any available security patches to restore normal operation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle mysql <= 5.6.15
5.6.0
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
4 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.15 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.15 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Apr 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-2450 · NVD
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