Input validation error in mysql (Alpine package)

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33838

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4260

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to manipulate or delete data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.37 and earlier, and 5.6.17 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to SRCHAR.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql (Alpine package): 5.5.15-r0 - 5.5.37-r0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.37-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.28-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:mysql_alpine_package:5.5.30-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:

External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=a138c157fc3b2c1c9391b3ca429f587f89d5e0d1
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=60c31947b70df7e8408e35e3efc1cf1d0990ac62
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1196cf02695d251817d7ceeb2cc842a4a8e4c33f
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=da92ef3bc6ffab36642892f6f97b9492ba250bb7

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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