CVE-2022-21569

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.29 and prior

Description The issue is related to errors in resource release in the Server: Optimizer component of the Oracle MySQL Server. It can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service using the MySQL protocol. Successful attacks can result in the ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash of the MySQL Server.

Recommendations For versions 8.0.29 and prior, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue to prevent exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting network access to the MySQL Server to minimize the risk of exploitation.