CVE-2015-4756: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.22 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to af...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Oracle MySQL Server issue affecting 5.6.22 and earlier. A logged-in remote user could cause an availability impact through an unspecified InnoDB-related path. The public record does not describe data theft, privilege escalation, or unauthenticated attack. The main business risk is disruption to databases still running obsolete MySQL versions. Exposure is likely limited to environments running Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.22 or earlier, or downstream packages carrying the same vulnerable code. Because authentication is required, risk is higher where many users, applications, or third parties have database credentials. Treat this as legacy exposure cleanup unless affected database systems are internet-reachable or widely shared. The business priority is retiring or patching obsolete MySQL deployments that could still be disrupted by authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Server instances and identify versions 5.6.22 or earlier.; Review Oracle July 2015 CPU and applicable Linux vendor advisories.; Upgrade to a vendor-supported fixed MySQL package or release..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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