#VU43398 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-3149

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43398

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3149

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mysql

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.5.26 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, 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-2013:150
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1621-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79390

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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.