How severe is CVE-2007-5925?

CVE-2007-5925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5925?

CVE-2007-5925 affects Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5925?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5925 published?

CVE-2007-5925 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5925

CVE-2007-5925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mysql
Published: 2007-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The convert_search_mode_to_innobase function in ha_innodb.cc in the InnoDB engine in MySQL 5.1.23-BK and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (database crash) via a certain CONTAINS operation on an indexed column, which triggers an assertion error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5925?: The convert_search_mode_to_innobase function in ha_innodb.cc in the InnoDB engine in MySQL 5.1.23-BK and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (database crash) via a certain CONTAINS operation on an indexed column, which triggers an assertion error.
How severe is CVE-2007-5925?: CVE-2007-5925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5925?: CVE-2007-5925 affects Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5925 published?: CVE-2007-5925 was published on 2007-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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