Input validation error in Oracle MySQL Server

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33857

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3783

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to perform service disruption.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.31 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Parser.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.5.0 - 5.5.30

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_server:5.5.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00022.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-10/msg00001.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00024.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00008.html
http://osvdb.org/95332
http://secunia.com/advisories/54300
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61210
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1909-1
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85719

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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