Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.70/5.5.32/5.6.12 Optimizer memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.70/5.5.32/5.6.12 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.70 and earlier, 5.5.32 and earlier, and 5.6.12 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.

The weakness was shared 10/15/2013 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-3839 since 06/03/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72566 (Oracle Linux 5 : mysql55-mysql (ELSA-2014-0186)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121464 (Debian MySQL Server Insecure File Creation Vulnerability (DSA-2818-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (88025) and Tenable (72566). Additional details are provided at isc.sans.edu. The entries 8019, 9063, 9253 and 9655 are related to this item.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 72566
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : mysql55-mysql (ELSA-2014-0186)
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OpenVAS ID: 892780
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2780-1 (mysql-5.1 - several vulnerabilities
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2013
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-3839 (🔍)
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X-Force: 88025
SecurityTracker: 1029184
Vulnerability Center: 49038 - [cpuoct2013-1899837] Oracle MySQL Server Remote DoS Vulnerability in Optimizer (CVE-2013-3839), Medium
SecurityFocus: 63105 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2013-5807 Remote Security Vulnerability
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Created: 10/16/2013 12:07
Updated: 05/31/2021 12:49
Changes: 10/16/2013 12:07 (82), 06/22/2017 10:47 (3), 05/31/2021 12:42 (3), 05/31/2021 12:49 (1)
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