Input validation error in mysql (Alpine package)

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33921

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3158

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.64 and earlier, and 5.5.26 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Protocol.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql (Alpine package): 5.1.49-r0 - 5.5.25-r0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.15-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.17-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.25-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:

External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ed02b36f83c15723447588a318576a3f9d65ff86
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0313e3bde5e3499e4da96f7e53d4ce15a6e5cc0b
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=f53562b70b2720801f3795958799d08e29bc3607

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.