#VU33838 Input validation error in MySQL Server - CVE-2014-4260

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33838

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4260

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

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 Server: 5.5.0 - 5.5.36, 5.6.0 - 5.6.16

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-08/msg00012.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00016.html
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
https://secunia.com/advisories/60425
https://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2985
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68573
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030578
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94621

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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