CVE-2017-10283: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Performance Schema).

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-10283 is a denial-of-service issue in Oracle MySQL Server. A low-privileged user with network access may be able to hang or repeatedly crash affected MySQL servers. The business risk is service outage, not data theft or data alteration based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where affected MySQL 5.6 or 5.7 servers accept network connections from non-administrative database users or application accounts. Internet exposure is not required; internal users or compromised application credentials may be enough. Treat this as a routine-to-priority availability fix for legacy MySQL deployments. It should move faster for systems supporting customer-facing services, revenue workflows, or shared database platforms, especially where many users can connect. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Server versions and flag 5.6.37 or earlier and 5.7.19 or earlier.; Apply Oracle, Red Hat, NetApp, or distribution vendor updates for CVE-2017-10283.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application hosts and administration networks..

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Jun 12, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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