#VU43842 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-1757

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43842

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-2012-1757

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 5.5.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to InnoDB.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.5.0 - 5.5.22

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External links
https://osvdb.org/83977
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2012-392727.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54526
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027263
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77062

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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.