#VU43397 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-3147

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43397

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3147

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mysql

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate or delete data.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.26 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect integrity and availability, related to MySQL Client.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.5.0 - 5.5.25

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External links
https://secunia.com/advisories/51177
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:102
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1621-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79384

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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