CVE-2026-71073: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. in Oracle Corporation MySQL Connectors
CVE-2026-71073 is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors, specifically affecting version 26.7.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors execute to cause a denial of service (DoS) by hanging or crashing the service. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in MySQL Connectors (Connector/ODBC component) version 26.7.0 allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the infrastructure to cause a hang or frequent crash of the MySQL Connectors, resulting in a complete denial of service. Exploitation requires user interaction from a third party. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with an impact on availability only. No confidentiality or integrity impact is reported. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to denial of service by causing the MySQL Connectors to hang or crash repeatedly. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where an attacker can log on to the infrastructure and trick another user into interacting.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches promptly to mitigate this issue. Since the affected version is 26.7.0, upgrading to a patched version as per Oracle's advisory is recommended. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-71073: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. in Oracle Corporation MySQL Connectors
Description
CVE-2026-71073 is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors, specifically affecting version 26.7.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors execute to cause a denial of service (DoS) by hanging or crashing the service. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
MySQL Connectors
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in MySQL Connectors (Connector/ODBC component) version 26.7.0 allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the infrastructure to cause a hang or frequent crash of the MySQL Connectors, resulting in a complete denial of service. Exploitation requires user interaction from a third party. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with an impact on availability only. No confidentiality or integrity impact is reported. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to denial of service by causing the MySQL Connectors to hang or crash repeatedly. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where an attacker can log on to the infrastructure and trick another user into interacting.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches promptly to mitigate this issue. Since the affected version is 26.7.0, upgrading to a patched version as per Oracle's advisory is recommended. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.615Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84cccbc6e8be0332c38f61
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 12:33:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 03:30:03 UTC
Views: 36
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