Vulnerability identifier: #VU33859

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00022.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-10/msg00001.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00024.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00008.html
http://osvdb.org/95325
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372
http://secunia.com/advisories/54300
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2818
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61244
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1909-1
http://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 via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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