Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.28 Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.28. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Optimizer. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-21607. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 8.0.28 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/19/2022 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2022. The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-21607. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-26831). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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11/15/2021 🔍
10/19/2022 +337 days 🔍
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04/26/2026 +1285 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2022
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-21607 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211632
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2022 08:30
Updated: 04/26/2026 06:58
Changes: 10/19/2022 08:30 (39), 11/17/2022 01:22 (2), 11/17/2022 01:29 (11), 04/26/2026 06:58 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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