#VU33858 Input validation error in MySQL Server - CVE-2013-3793

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33858

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3793

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 perform service disruption.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.31 and earlier and 5.6.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Data Manipulation Language.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.5.0 - 5.5.30, 5.6.0 - 5.6.10

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00022.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-10/msg00001.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00024.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00008.html
https://osvdb.org/95323
https://secunia.com/advisories/54300
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61264
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1909-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85710

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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.