Vulnerability identifier: #VU33901

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1502

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local #AU# to perform service disruption.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.5.30 and earlier and 5.6.9 and earlier allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server Partition.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.5.0 - 5.5.29, 5.6.0 - 5.6.9

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External links
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2013-1899555.html

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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.