#VU33942 Input validation error in MySQL Server - CVE-2012-1703

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33942

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1703

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 a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.61 and earlier, and 5.5.21 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Optimizer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1690.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.1.3 - 5.1.61, 5.5.0 - 5.5.20

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External links
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/48890
https://secunia.com/advisories/49179
https://secunia.com/advisories/51309
https://secunia.com/advisories/53372
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53058
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026934

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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.