The my_net_skip_rest function in sql/net_serv.cc in MySQL 5.0 through 5.0.91 and 5.1 before 5.1.47 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and bandwidth consumption) by sending a large number of packets that exceed the maximum length.
Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
8 Jun 2010
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
3.7% in the next 30 daysHigher than 89% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Sources
NVD
Affected software
Software
Affected versions
MySQLServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:mysql