Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.15 MyISAM denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.15. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MyISAM Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-2442. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Server up to 5.6.15 (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component MyISAM Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.6.15 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to affect availability via vectors related to MyISAM.

The weakness was published 04/15/2014 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-2442 since 03/13/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A 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 73573 (MySQL 5.6.x < 5.6.16 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19889 (Oracle MySQL April 2014 Critical Patch Update).

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 Tenable (73573), SecurityTracker (ID 1030102†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44115†). Similar entries are available at VDB-12983, VDB-12982, VDB-12981 and VDB-12980. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
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Nessus ID: 73573
Nessus Name: MySQL 5.6.x < 5.6.16 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12975

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SecurityTracker: 1030102 - MySQL Multiple Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Partially Access and Modify Data and Remote Users Partially Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 44115 - [cpuapr2014-1972952] Oracle MySQL Server Remote DoS via Vectors Related to MyISAM - CVE-2014-2442, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2014 10:33
Updated: 05/11/2026 03:26
Changes: 04/16/2014 10:33 (45), 05/25/2017 10:46 (29), 06/17/2021 09:56 (3), 05/11/2026 03:26 (15)
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