How severe is CVE-2012-5096?

CVE-2012-5096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5096?

CVE-2012-5096 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5096?

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

When was CVE-2012-5096 published?

CVE-2012-5096 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5096

CVE-2012-5096 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2013-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.28 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Server Privileges to affect availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5096?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.28 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with Server Privileges to affect availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5096?: CVE-2012-5096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5096?: CVE-2012-5096 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5096 published?: CVE-2012-5096 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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