Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.72/5.5.34/5.6.14 Optimizer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.72/5.5.34/5.6.14. This impacts an unknown function of the component Optimizer. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-0437. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.1.72/5.5.34/5.6.14 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Optimizer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.72 and earlier, 5.5.34 and earlier, and 5.6.14 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Optimizer.

The weakness was shared 01/14/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability can be exploited via the mysql protocol. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-0437 since 12/12/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72946 (Amazon Linux AMI : mysql51 (ALAS-2014-298)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Amazon Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350447 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for mysql51: ALAS-2014-298).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90385), Tenable (72946), SecurityFocus (BID 64849†), OSVDB (102074†) and Secunia (SA56491†). The entries VDB-11900, VDB-11856, VDB-11901 and VDB-11904 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Database Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• MySQL Server

Version

• 5.1.0
• 5.1.1
• 5.1.2
• 5.1.3
• 5.1.4
• 5.1.5
• 5.1.6
• 5.1.7
• 5.1.8
• 5.1.9
• 5.1.10
• 5.1.11
• 5.1.12
• 5.1.13
• 5.1.14
• 5.1.15
• 5.1.16
• 5.1.17
• 5.1.18
• 5.1.19
• 5.1.20
• 5.1.21
• 5.1.22
• 5.1.23
• 5.1.24
• 5.1.25
• 5.1.26
• 5.1.27
• 5.1.28
• 5.1.29
• 5.1.30
• 5.1.31
• 5.1.32
• 5.1.33
• 5.1.34
• 5.1.35
• 5.1.36
• 5.1.37
• 5.1.38
• 5.1.39
• 5.1.40
• 5.1.41
• 5.1.42
• 5.1.43
• 5.1.44
• 5.1.45
• 5.1.46
• 5.1.47
• 5.1.48
• 5.1.49
• 5.1.50
• 5.1.51
• 5.1.52
• 5.1.53
• 5.1.54
• 5.1.55
• 5.1.56
• 5.1.57
• 5.1.58
• 5.1.59
• 5.1.60
• 5.1.61
• 5.1.62
• 5.1.63
• 5.1.64
• 5.1.65
• 5.1.66
• 5.1.67
• 5.1.68
• 5.1.69
• 5.1.70
• 5.1.71
• 5.1.72
• 5.5.0
• 5.5.1
• 5.5.2
• 5.5.3
• 5.5.4
• 5.5.5
• 5.5.6
• 5.5.7
• 5.5.8
• 5.5.9
• 5.5.10
• 5.5.11
• 5.5.12
• 5.5.13
• 5.5.14
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• 5.5.18
• 5.5.19
• 5.5.20
• 5.5.21
• 5.5.22
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• 5.5.25
• 5.5.26
• 5.5.27
• 5.5.28
• 5.5.29
• 5.5.30
• 5.5.31
• 5.5.32
• 5.5.33
• 5.5.34
• 5.6.0
• 5.6.1
• 5.6.2
• 5.6.3
• 5.6.4
• 5.6.5
• 5.6.6
• 5.6.7
• 5.6.8
• 5.6.9
• 5.6.10
• 5.6.11
• 5.6.12
• 5.6.13
• 5.6.14

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 72946
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : mysql51 (ALAS-2014-298)
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OpenVAS ID: 702845
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2845-1 (mysql-5.1 - several vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0437 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11944

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X-Force: 90385 - Oracle MySQL Server Optimizer denial of service
SecurityFocus: 64849 - Oracle MySQL Server CVE-2014-0437 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 56491
OSVDB: 102074
Vulnerability Center: 42970 - [cpujan2014-1972949] Oracle MySQL Remote Authenticated Unspecified Vulnerability Affecting Availability (CVE-2014-0437), Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2014 10:55
Updated: 06/08/2021 08:41
Changes: 01/15/2014 10:55 (49), 04/07/2017 17:10 (31), 06/08/2021 08:39 (7), 06/08/2021 08:41 (1)
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