Vulnerability identifier: #VU33837

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4258

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 read and manipulate 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to SRINFOSC.

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
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-08/msg00012.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00016.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
http://secunia.com/advisories/60425
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2985
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68564
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030578
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94620

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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