#VU42466 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2013-5767

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42466

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-2013-5767

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 the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.6.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.

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/63113
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.