#VU43845 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-0540

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43845

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-2012-0540

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 5.1.62 and earlier and 5.5.23 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability, related to GIS Extension.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.1 - 5.5.22

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External links
https://osvdb.org/83976
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/51309
https://secunia.com/advisories/53372
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
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/54551
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027263
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77061

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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.