#VU44395 Input validation error in mysql - CVE-2012-0118

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44395

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:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0118

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mysql

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.x and 5.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0113.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mysql: 5.1 - 5.5.21

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External links
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=659687
https://secunia.com/advisories/48250
https://secunia.com/advisories/53372
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2429
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2012-366304.html
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1397-1

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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.