#VU44391 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-0114

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44391

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0114

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mysql

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local #AU# to read and manipulate data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.0.x, 5.1.x, and 5.5.x allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.0.0 - 5.5.21

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External links
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=659687
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00007.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/48250
https://secunia.com/advisories/53372
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2429
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2012-366304.html
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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