#VU42465 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2013-5793

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42465

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-5793

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mysql

Vendor: Google

Description

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

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to InnoDB, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5786.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.6.0 - 5.6.11

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External links
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201409-04.xml
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63116
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029184

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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.