CVE-2012-1690

Name: CVE-2012-1690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-03T22:55:02.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.31%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.61
Oracle	Mysql	>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.21
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.62
Mariadb	Mariadb	>= 5.5.0, < 5.5.22
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	6.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48890Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/49179Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/51309Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53074Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026934Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48890Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/49179Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/51309Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372Not Applicable
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53074Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026934Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1690?

How severe is CVE-2012-1690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1690?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-1690?

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Source: NVD / NIST