Input validation error in Oracle MySQL Server

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33864

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-5807

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.x through 5.5.32 and 5.6.x through 5.6.12 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Replication.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.5.0 - 5.5.31

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_server:5.5.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0173.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0186.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0189.html
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201409-04.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63105
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2006-1

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.