#VU33859 Input validation error in MySQL Server - CVE-2013-3802

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33859

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-2013-3802

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 5.1.69 and earlier, 5.5.31 and earlier, and 5.6.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Full Text Search.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.1.3 - 5.1.69, 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/95325
https://secunia.com/advisories/53372
https://secunia.com/advisories/54300
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61244
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1909-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85712

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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.