CVE-2012-1690: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1690: Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.61 and earlier, and 5.5.21 and...

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.61 and earlier, and 5.5.21 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Optimizer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1703.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older MySQL Server availability vulnerability. The public description says authenticated remote users could affect service availability in MySQL 5.1.61 and earlier, and 5.5.21 and earlier. Business risk is mainly database downtime, not confirmed data theft or unauthenticated compromise. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle MySQL 5.1.61 or earlier, or 5.5.21 or earlier, remains deployed and reachable by authenticated database users. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup unless affected MySQL versions are still business-critical or exposed to many authenticated users. Prioritize patching where database downtime would disrupt revenue, operations, or customer-facing services. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle or distribution vendor updates covering CVE-2012-1690.; Upgrade legacy MySQL 5.1 and 5.5 deployments beyond affected versions.; Restrict MySQL access to trusted networks and required accounts only..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 3, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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